Vatican: Pope Francis speaks to astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The Pope connected for about 25 minutes to astronauts 250 miles above the earth

35 years of Westport-Kenya partnership Mayo: Archbishop Michael Neary, Bishop Christopher Jones and Bishop Cornelius Korir – Bishop of Aror in Kenya – concelebrated a Mass of thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church in Westport to mark a 35-year partnership. They were joined by Richard Opembe Ambassador of Kenya, Suzanne Opembe, committee members and friends. Photo:…

Italy: People harvest grapes near Pompeii last week. Pope Francis said on October 26 that economic growth based on increased consumption without concern for creating dignified jobs and protecting the environment is “dangerous”.

Kerry: Bill Looney, Chairman of St John’s Parish Pastoral Committee and artist Tom Denny at his studio in Dorset where he made a new stained glass window for St John’s Church in Tralee unveiled last Friday.  

Kerry: Denis Kelleher poses with his wife Aileen and five children, Eoin, Marie, Donagh, Ella and Ruth, and Bishop Ray Browne. Denis was one of three men ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for St John’s Church, Tralee. Photo: John Cleary.

Vatican: Assistant Garda Commissioner Fintan Fanning and wife Eleanor have their wedding rings blessed by Pope Francis on their thirtieth wedding anniversary.

Dublin: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin launches a new book on Frank Duff, the founder of the Legion of Mary. The book entitled “A Thought a Day with Frank Duff” was compiled by Tommy McCabe.

US: Youth attend the Holy Fire event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. It drew 4,200 middle school students from several states. Organisers say its mission is “to set young people ablaze with the love of Christ”.