Michael Kelly‘The Pope’s ability to present the Church’s teaching in a way that is accessible is very impressive’, writes Michael Kelly
Month: January 2015
Correction
Courtney McGrailIn an article in the January 8, 2015 edition of The Irish Catholic it was incorrectly stated that Cardinal Paul Cullen was the only Archbishop of Dublin to be appointed a cardinal until Dr Desmond Connell’s elevation in 2001. This is, of course, not correct. Cardinal Cullen’s successor in Dublin Dr Edward MacCabe was created…
The Holy Land: in the footsteps of Christ
Cathal BarryA pilgrimage to the Holy Land can be an enriching experience, writes Cathal Barry
World news in brief
Responsible freedom of expression requires respect for others’ feelings, says Pope “One cannot kill in the name of God”, said Pope Francis, answering a question on balancing freedom of religion and freedom of expression while he was flying from Sri Lanka to the Philippines. Describing both as “fundamental human rights”, he stressed that the principle point about religious liberty is that “One has freedom in…
Portsmouth diocese announces new evangelisation plan
England’s Portsmouth diocese has announced a radical new evangelisation plan in line with Pope Francis’ call in Evangelii Gaudium to consider the renewal of structures demanded by pastoral conversion. Speaking in a video message, Bishop Philip Egan said the challenge for the diocese was to “move from maintenance to mission”, and as such it would…
Church in Kenya stands by controversial vaccine
A tetanus vaccine condemned as a population control tool is safe, according to a team of experts appointed by Kenya’s Minister for Health and the Catholic Church. The joint commission was set up in November after Cardinal John Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi and President of Kenya’s bishops’ conference, met with representatives of the Ministry of…
Expression begins in our schooldays
Peter CostelloThe principle of freedom of expression – which has been violently attacked and vigorously defended over recent days – depends very much on the ability, not of those in the media, but of ordinary people, to express themselves well and clearly. Freedom of expression is not just for writers and cartoonists, for politicians and pontiffs…
Millions flock to closing Mass as Pope’s Philippines’ visit ends in torrential rain
In the biggest gathering of Christians ever, Pope Francis addressed more than six million people in the closing Mass of his trip to the Philippines, calling on them to be “outstanding missionaries of the Faith in Asia”. The turnout was more than double that which assembled at World Youth Day in Rio, and is significantly…
Hypocrisy over defence of freedom of expression
We must stand with the French people in their mourning, and we must stand for their cherished principle of liberté, writes Michael Kelly
We meet Jesus in our daily lives
Bairbre CahillFaith in the Family