Faith Development Synodal cries for faith development must not go unanswered, writes Jason Osborne One of the key themes to emerge from the Church’s synodal journey so far is the need for comprehensive, ambitious faith formation. Many of those who’ve turned out have expressed a deep desire to better know and understand their faith. At…
The polarising effect of social media has heightened anti-Catholic sentiment, writes David Quinn Is anti-Catholicism a thing, and does it exist in Ireland? The answer to both questions is an emphatic yes. Just as it is possible to be anti-communist or anti-EU or anti-American, it is also possible to be anti-Catholic. How do you know…
A pro-life group has called on voters to urge their TDs to retain the 3-day waiting period before women can undergo an abortion. The Life Institute said the waiting period gives women a period of reflection before the procedure, adding that it has proven to reduce the number of abortions taking place in Ireland. More…
The Nicaraguan Bishops’ Conference (CEN) expressed its concern for the thousands of people who are migrating because of the crisis in the country and said that “it’s a reflection of a human drama that challenges us”. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) indicated that “the political instability that has prevailed in Nicaragua since April 2018 has…
Christians in parts of Asia and Africa are at risk of genocide, writes Ruadhán Jones The latest report on Christian persecution from Aid to the Church in Need makes for grim reading. Persecution and oppression in 75% of the 24 countries surveyed is on the rise. Christians face threats from Islamist terrorism, from state-authoritarianism and…
The Carmelite nuns in Cuba announced that thanks to the donations of wheat flour they have received in recent days, they will again be able to make the Communion hosts to supply the island’s churches. In a November 14 statement, the Discalced Carmelite Sisters of Havana expressed their joy for having “experienced once again that…
Faith Development The Dominican tradition grew out of a desire to know and love the truth, writes Fr Conor McDonough OP Dominican friars, also known as friars preachers, belong to a global movement with roots stretching back to the 13th century. In 1216, in response to widespread confusion in the south of France concerning the…
Up to 95% of unborn children diagnosed with Down Syndrome at the Rotunda Maternity Hospital are being aborted abroad, Master of the Rotunda hospital Professor Fergal Malone has said. Speaking to the Independent, Prof. Malone said that the “vast majority” of patients who receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome at his hospital decide to…
The Government betrays an alarming lack of the sophistication needed to oversee hate crime legislation, writes Fr Andrew McMahon “Nobody talks about sin anymore” is a comment still heard in parish life in Ireland – though typically from those of advanced years. One senses that the area of sexuality and relationships is uppermost in the…
Staff Reporter Fear is the greatest threat to peace in our world and religions have a key role to play in combatting it, an interfaith conference was told in Galway on Sunday. The 14th National Interfaith Conference was hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and Jesuit education specialist Fr Jacob Sunny SJ told those assembled…
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