Meeting Pope Francis: ‘a shining moment’
Archbishop Cushley organised a meeting between Pope Francis and the Very Revd Derek Browning in 2017. Here, the former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland reflects […]
Prayers for Pope Francis at Requiem Mass
Archishop Cushley today celebrated a Requiem Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, in memory of Pope Francis. Kate Forbes, the Deputy First Minister, was in attendance to represent the Scottish […]
Gallery: Encounters with Pope Francis
On the eve of the funeral of Pope Francis, we’ve gathered images of those based in the Archdiocese who came face-to-face with the Holy Father. Prayerfulness: Fr Jamie McMorrin, of […]
Archbishop’s tribute to Pope Francis
On the news of the death of Pope Francis, we will all have various reactions. Personally, I knew him and worked with him, so it’ll take a while for me […]
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday 28 April, 12:45pm. All welcome.
‘He wanted to bless our broken world’
Father Gerard Maguiness, who met Pope Francis in February, writes in The Scotsman about what the first Jesuit to be Supreme Pontiff meant to him. Father Maguiness is the general […]
‘He shared Christ’s mercy to all’
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Archbishop Cushley said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of The Holy Father’s death this morning. […]
Pope’s prayers as new photo released
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital last month. It shows the Holy Father in prayer in the private […]
World Communications Day
In his message for the 58th World Day of Communications, Pope Francis urges humanity to cultivate wisdom of the heart in the age of artificial intelligence. Celebrated on Sunday 12 […]
SSVP man Richard honoured by Pope Francis
Congratulations to Richard Steinbach who has been honoured with the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal. The award is given to those who have shown distinguished service to the Church and […]