Saturday 25 May 2013
THE elderly Pope Francis has been appointed helmsman of the Barque of St Peter, at a time when sailing conditions are difficult.
Each of us might assist him by offering a short daily prayer, taken from the St Vincent de Paul Society manual: Lord Jesus, cover with the protection of your divine heart our Holy Father the Pope. Be to him light, strength and consolation.
BRIAN ROONEY
Downpatrick
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Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey has said there can be no escape route for any party when it comes to finding answers to the sensitive questions of parades, flags and the past.
A gas cylinder blast on a school bus has killed at least 17 children in eastern Pakistan.
The family of murdered Drummer Lee Rigby have paid a touching tribute to the soldier as detectives continued a rapidly-developing investigation into his barbaric killing.
Ireland have still to defeat one of the elite Full Member nations at home but they cannot come any closer.
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There's a knowing smile on Johann Muller's face when mention is made of Toulon's comeback win in last weekend's Heineken Cup final.
US rock band Stone Temple Pilots have accused former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the group's name to further his solo career.
Hugh Dennis has revealed his surprise when the contents of his stolen wallet were posted to his home.
Matthew Macfadyen has said he could't wait to get back into his bowler hat for the new series of Ripper Street.
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