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Pope Leo XIV will be a pontiff of peace and hope – Bishop Leahy

by Chah Garde | May 9, 2025 | Latest, News Archive 2025

New Pope visited Limerick as Prior General of Augustinians Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has said that Pope Leo XIV’s election has the potential to advance the mission of peace and hope that the world needs.   Commenting on the papal election, Bishop Leahy...

Message of Bishop Martin Hayes on the election of Pope Leo XIV

by Chah Garde | May 9, 2025 | Latest, News Archive 2025

Thanks be to God, the Holy Spirit continues to surprise, challenge and inspire us to live the Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.  We give thanks for the election of Pope Leo XIV. It is indeed surprising that a North American has been chosen to be our spiritual...

Bishop Kevin Doran welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV

by Chah Garde | May 9, 2025 | Latest, News Archive 2025

God bless Pope Leo XIV and give him the wisdom and courage he needs for his new mission as Vicar of Christ.  The fact that the election was completed as quickly as it was tells me that there was significant unity among the Cardinals about what the Church needs....

Statement by Bishop Alan McGuckian on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

by Chah Garde | May 9, 2025 | Latest, News Archive 2025

With joy and gratitude, I welcome the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the Bishop of Rome and successor to Saint Peter.  On behalf of the Diocese of Down and Connor, I pledge our prayer and heartfelt support for this ‘Son of Saint Augustine’ entrusted with...

Bishop Gavin welcomes Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA as our new pope

by Chah Garde | May 8, 2025 | Latest, News Archive 2025

Cardinal Prevost has taken the name Pope Leo XIV and his election comes on day two of the Conclave in Rome where 133 cardinal electors were gathered in the Sistine Chapel. Bishop Fintan Gavin also extends his congratulations to the community of Augustinian Friars in...
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