Responsible parenthood or just a flight of fancy? Few things have caught the online Catholic imagination so much in recent weeks as Pope Francis’ in-flight comment that it is unnecessary to be “like rabbits” in order to be good Catholics, and that “responsible parenthood” is paramount. Damian Thompson points out in The Spectator that “journalists…
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Government prejudged marriage referendum, says bishop
Government TDs should be asked to account for the coalition’s “arrogance” in seeking to speak for citizens in a way that is contrary to the Constitution, Bishop Kevin Doran has said. The Bishop of Elphin, who stressed that he is expressing a personal view as a citizen, also accused the Government of trying to presume…
Prayer vital part of daily life – Cecilia Ahern
Prayer is an important part of daily life according to best-selling author Cecelia Ahern. Speaking on RTÉ’s The Meaning of Life with Gay Byrne, the 33-year-old author of PS I Love You and 10 other books said she prays to God every night. Describing prayer as an honest conversation in which people “say the things that you feel,…
The Irish Times only apologised for abortion story after extreme pressure
The Pro-Life Campaign has insisted that The Irish Times has “little or no credibility” when it comes to reporting on abortion after new documents reveal how the paper tried to play down an instance when it published an abortion related story which was found to have no basis in fact. On August 23, 2013 a front-page story…
The State’s neutrality on referendum is questioned
The Government’s approach to the referendum raises questions about the nature of our democracy writes Greg Daly
Prevention key to tackling homeless crisis
While the media spotlight has dimmed, homelessness remains a bitter reality in modern Ireland, writes Greg Daly
Irish Jews are ‘not overly concerned’ over anti-semitism
Irish Jews have said they are not overly concerned about safety despite rising fears of anti-semitic violence across Europe. Maurice Cohen, Chairman of the Jewish Representative Council told The Irish Catholic that while it should be “obvious to anyone observing events in the last number of weeks that there has been an increase in concerns in…
Irish priest hopes Pope’s visit will ‘drive home’ anti-corruption message
An Irish priest who campaigns for street children in the Philippines has said he is heartened by the Pope’s visit, but wished the Pontiff had been “a little more forthright about the terrible conditions” faced by children in the country. Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen, who highlighted the plight of Manila’s street children ahead of…
Catholics urged to follow Muslim lead, reject religious cursing
‘we shall honour each other if we learn to honour God, for we are made in his image and likeness’
Irishman is Pope’s new rep in Haiti
The Irishman tapped to be the Pope’s new representative to Haiti has said he will bring a message of hope to the country still struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake. Clare-born Archbishop Eugene Nugent, who is currently Apostolic Nuncio in Madagascar, told The Irish Catholic his mission from the Pontiff is primarily about bringing…