On Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 February 2010 Pope Benedict XVI and senior officials of the Roman Curia met with twenty-four Irish Bishops.

The Vatican issued a press release following the meeting.  More…

Press releases are available on the Catholic Communications Office website.  Please navigate to the relevant dates.

An article by Fr Michael Router reflecting on the Irish Catholic Church at the end of 2009.  More …

 

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Fr Federico Lombardi, Vatican Spokesman, on the meeting between Irish Bishops and Vatican Officials

 

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Bishop Leo O’Reilly is greeted by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican

 

Bishop Leo O’Reilly (on right) at the meeting with Pope Benedict XVI

 

Cardinal Bertone concelebrates Mass in the crypt near the tomb of St. Peter

 

Cardinal Seán Brady at the meeting with Pope Benedict XVI