Pope Francis calls for prayers for the people of Beirut and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome “this serious crisis”.”
“Let us pray for the victims and their family members, and let us pray for Lebanon so that with the effort of everyone in society – political and religious – it may… Read more...
Pope Francis has invited young people around the world to perform “gestures of tenderness” toward the elderly, as many are forced into isolation to observe Covid-19 health guidelines.
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life quickly answered that call and launched “The elderly are your… Read more...
Cabinet committee reviews progress on Ireland’s COVID-19 response: update to numbers permitted in places of worship.
The Taoiseach chaired the first meeting of the new Government’s Cabinet Committee on Ireland’s Covid-19 response on Friday 3 July.
The Cabinet Committee reviewed the detailed… Read more...
The cap of 50 attendees at indoor church services remains in place for Phase 3 of the national roadmap, which begins on Monday 29 June.
Following representations made to government by the Catholic Bishops, the Chief Medical Officer and the public health authorities were strongly against making any… Read more...
Click here for a video message from Bishop Brendan and a description of the practicalities to expect in the return to public pastoral life.
Also available on the Diocese of Galway YouTube channel here.
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