As the debate about religious instruction in schools heats up a theologian and former teacher has said that providing alternate tuition will be “a source of frustration” for Catholic schools. Education Minister Richard Bruton and about 275 State-run secondary schools in the Education and Training Board sector are currently at a stand-off as the department…
In the face of long walks and inclement weather, more than one million people tuned into Irish television at some point during the Papal Mass, figures have revealed. RTÉ One’s programme coverage reached an audience of 1.1 million viewers who tuned in at some point during the broadcast while RTÉ also shared the Phoenix Park…
The search for love can be a tough one, so for some an event held just across the road from the RDS during the WMOF Pastoral Congress might be their chance to find romance. With thousands of people attending the WMOF Pastoral Congress from August 22-24 there will be a Catholic Speed Dating event held…
Over 100 young people from the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin travelled to Lourdes to reflect, pray for the sick and learn more about their Faith. The one-week annual pilgrimage from July 16-21, led by Bishop Denis Nulty, gave young people the opportunity to meet and talk to one another in a religious atmosphere, and…
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that he is unable to give an estimate on how much the State will contribute to the visit of Pope Francis as some contracts are yet to be agreed. He was responding to a Dáil question by Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger who asked about the costs incurred by…
Calling torture a “mortal sin,” Pope Francis called on Christians to help victims of this crime against human rights. Marking the United Nations’ International Day in Support of Victims of Torture yesterday, June 26, the Pope tweeted: “Torture is a mortal sin! Christian communities must commit themselves to helping victims of torture.” The Pope has…
Authorities have raided Church offices in Chile on in an effort to obtain documents relating to the recent sex abuse scandal which has sparked the resignation of more than 30 bishops in the country. During the surprise raid, police seized documents and files relating to the ongoing clergy abuse investigation from the Santiago Ecclesiastical Court…
Boys and girls across Ireland are being tasked with a unique challenge – to design Pope Francis clothes. Pope Francis’ charity for overseas mission, World Missions Ireland (WMI), are commemorating the Pontiff’s visit for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) this August by gifting him with a specially designed set of vestments. Julieann Moran, National…
Catholics condemn killing of protestors by police Thousands of Catholics marched in solidarity with those protesting a multi-million euro copper-processing unit in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on May 27 after an earlier showdown with police left 13 dead. The demonstrators’ clashes with security officials last week resulted in officers opening fire. At least…
More bishops and priests across Ireland have added their voice to the pro-life cause in the lead up to the May 25 referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment. Galway’s bishop Brendan Kelly said on May 12 that central to love is solidarity, which entails the support of others, including new life. He noted that this…
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