The Vatican will name a special "assistant" to advise the leadership of the troubled Legionaries of Christ, whose revised constitutions Pope Francis has still not approved four months after they were submitted to him. Fr Eduardo Robles Gil, general director of the Legionaries, made the announcement in a video message sent to the congregation's members…
Month: June 2014
Iraqi hierarchy meets to discuss crisis
Paul Keenan‘We need a rescue plan’ – Bishop
Death sentence woman rearrested
Meriam Ibrahim Ishag detained at Khartoum airport
JRS calls on government to offer refuge to Syrians
Mags GarganMore than 1million children have been forced to flee Syria
War will end Christian presence in Iraq
Prelate issues stark warning
Priests and the Troubles
J. Anthony Gaughan For those interested in the War of Independence 1919 to 1921 this is a page-turner. The author describes in considerable detail the role of priests and bishops during those revolutionary years. In so doing he provides a valuable service. Apart from an article published more than 40 years ago by Tomás Ó Fiaich, no-one…
We must not be afraid to stand up for faith – Bishop Leahy
Cathal BarryBishop staunchly defends right to religious freedom
Moral blindness over mothers and babies
Brendan O’ReganThe Tuam babies controversy showed no signs of abating
‘Change may be possible’
There is mounting speculation that the Church may reverse its ban on Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics, writes Cathal Barry
Weekday Masses face being axed
The issue was addressed by the bishops at their summer meeting in Maynooth last week.