Bishop Leahy says ‘give hope’ this Lent as calls for prayers for Pope Francis’ health
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BISHOP of Limerick Brendan Leahy has urged people to consider ‘giving hope’ and not just ‘giving up’ items this Lent. Speaking ahead of the commencement of the 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins this Wednesday, ‘Ash Wednesday’, Bishop Leahy said that Pope Francis’ Jubilee Y