Incoming Trinity Chancellor should ‘check sources’ Former President Mary McAleese has been accused of misrepresenting Pope John Paul II by giving the mistaken impression that he was a misogynist who justified rape. Speaking recently at Trinity College Dublin, the former President read from a section of a 1960 book by then Bishop Karol Wojtyla which…
Pope Francis has appointed two senior priests of the Down and Connor Dioceses as Chaplains to His Holiness with the title monsignor. Francis has honoured Msgr Patrick Delargy, Parish Priest of Ballymena and Vicar General, and Msgr Joseph Glover, Diocesan Curia. Bishop Noel Treanor said: “My congratulations go to Msgr Delargy and Msgr Glover on…
Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that broadcaster Gay Byrne, who died on Monday, will be “remembered and quoted for generations”. Mr Byrne (85) had been suffering from cancer for three years. As news of his death broke, Archbishop Eamon took to Twitter to express sympathy to his family. “May God rest his…
South Africa’s rugby team captain, who led his team to victory over the weekend, is a man dedicated to Christ. Siya Kolisi led the Springboks’ in their historic win on Saturday, England 12-32 South Africa, giving the country their third World Cup victory and putting them on top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. Writing…
An Irish support group has received a Butterfly Award for excelling in providing support to parents who experience tragic baby loss. Vicky Wall of ‘Every Life Counts’ won the ‘Thank You Award’ for 2019, given in recognition of the support she provides to families when a baby is diagnosed with life-limiting conditions. Ms Wall said…
