Paul KeenanChurch spokesman welcomes poll result
Month: January 2014
Central African Republic crisis continues
The United Nations’ representative in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned that the country is experiencing a “mega crisis” and called for a greater international effort to prevent the situation there spiralling violently out of control as rival factions continue to attack each other. Having arrived in the capital, Bangui, John Ging, UN Office…
Religious leaders urge Syrian ceasefire
Joint statement issued ahead of Geneva II talks
Priest threatened in ‘Allah’ row
Malaysian Jesuit becomes a hate figure for Muslims
Holy days and Catholic schools
Dear Editor, Mary Brien’s letter (IC 16/1/14) raises interesting questions about the desirability of Catholic schools opening on Holy Days. As a former Catholic secondary school principal it was my responsibility to advise our board of management on school holidays. With the support of the Catholic school community, which we served, our school always opened…
Faith sustains family through double tragedy
Mags GarganMags Gargan speaks to members of the Hayes family about their journey through suicide
Ireland’s Vatican ambassador in Rome for meeting with Pope
The Holy See has official diplomatic ties with 180 countries
Pope should bring laicised ‘back to the Church’
Martin O'BrienOne of Ireland’s best known and most influential laicised priests has suggested that Pope Francis initiate a way of bringing back to priestly ministry thousands of men who have left because of compulsory celibacy. Denis Bradley told The Irish Catholic he wished the Pope could “find a way of bringing back a lot of people…
Letterkenny moves to defend hospital chapel
Petition launched in parishes
Vatican expert joins The Boston Globe
John Allen will increase Church coverage at US daily