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DIOCESAN NEWS

Cardinal Tagle reflects on Pope Leo XIV as a missionary shepherd

The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV, shares his spiritual experience of the conclave, and reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis nearly a month after his passing. (Read More)

Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people

Francis was the first Latin American pope and the first from the order of the Jesuits, who are known for, among other things, their frontline work with society's most marginalised groups. (Read More)

Pope to Christian Brothers: Inspire joyful and fruitful paths of holiness

Recalling the saying of St. John Baptist de La Salle "Your altar is the classroom," Pope Leo XIV commends the educational efforts of the Christian Brothers, and encourages them to continue "inspiring joyful and fruitful paths of holiness." (Read More)

What to expect from an Augustinian pope

Echoing his father, Augustine, Pope Leo emphasises that we never undertake this journey alone. The church is a ragtag community journeying together, like Chaucer’s rowdy pilgrims. So we walk together, he emphasizes over and over, “hand in hand with God and one another.” (Read More)

A Family Connection

The Irishman in charge of Pope Francis’s funeral. (Read More)