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Archaeologists have discovered an ancient garden beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, which confirms the ...

Thousands gather to honour legendary Kerry player and manager Micko, whose passion and leadership shaped generations ...

Discovery of ancient garden beneath Jesus’ burial site backs up Biblical account - The discovery of 2,000 year-old olive ...

Jesus says in John’s Gospel, “I am the Good Shepherd,” but being detached from pastoral landscapes and lifestyles, we ...

Born again believers are beneficiaries of something that already is. The realisation, thereof, is based on truth. This means the Good News or Glad Tidings have to reach the heart, mind and spirit of ...

As the Catholic Church celebrates the 2025 Jubilee, it also marks the 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony Phyrillas at [email protected].

In today’s Gospel passage, people are divided as to how they are going to relate to Jesus. They are divided because of the words they heard from Jesus. What makes it difficult for some and what ...

As we journey through the season of Lent, the Fifth Sunday invites us to reflect deeply on the themes of transformation, ...

How we read the Bible is vitally important. Do we see Jesus as the supreme revelation of Divinity? The One who condensed the Old Testament Law and the Prophets down to ‘Love the Lord your God with all ...

The sound of 20 staplers echoed off of the church gym floor as dozens of volunteers folded, stapled, cut and boxed up ...