The conviction of Australian Cardinal George Pell of sex abuse sent shockwaves across the Church and around the world, but his acquittal by the country’s highest court this week, vindicating the prelate of all convictions, has heightened criticism of how his case was treated The former Vatican treasurer walked free from jail after convictions relating…
Healthcare chaplaincy and pastoral care are undergoing a process of transformation during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, writes Aron Hegarty Several leaders in the profession spoke on World Health Day (April 7) about how the nature and delivery of their service, and even the study of the practice, is virtually meeting needs in a crisis.…
A Catholic Bishop in Iraq believes the “Islamist mindset” which persists in the northern part of the country has made Christian refugees “afraid to return” to the region. Despite the fall of the Islamic State in northern Iraq, Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Najeeb Michael Moussa of Mosul says the fear of seeing a “renewed growth of…
RóiseMcGagh chats to country music star Jimmy Buckley about his career and his strong sense of faith Jimmy Buckley is a well-known name in many households. As one of the biggest stars in Irish country music for many years he has a long standing career in his industry. This didn’t come without a winding…
With all eyes on the threat of Covid-19, an even greater killer is given more access, writes David Quinn At a time when we are trying desperately to save lives, to the extent of effectively shutting us all in our houses, both parts of this island have just made it easier to deliberately kill…
Got a curious mind? Róise McGagh looks at the benefits of informal learning and lists ideas to spark some creative experiments at home Many parents are finding it difficult to help their kids to stay occupied and take some interest in their school work since everyone has been sent home. Some kids might not…
Eating Together, Becoming One: Taking up Pope Francis’s Call to Theologians by Thomas O’Loughlin (Liturgical Press Academic, $US29.95/£19.99; available in several formats, search www.litpress.org.uk; orders@norwichbooksandmusic.co.uk) This is the latest book by well known historian Thomas O’Loughlin, the prominent Irish theologian and liturgist, who was elected president of the Catholic Theological Association of Great Britain in 2016.…
Fr Arnie Rosney PP in Shannon has recently launched a creative writing competition that will end on April 19. Fr Rosney has invited people across the island of Ireland to compose a prayer, a reflection, a short story or a poem while they are spending time at home. He asks that the piece reflects the…
Food, Feast and Fast: The Christian Era from Ancient World to Environmental Crisis by P. Fintan Lyons OSB (Columba Books, €19.99) Reading Fr Lyons’ title, one’s mind turns back at once to Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream of seven fat and seven lean cows, and seven ears of corn ripely full, and seven ears thin and…
Catholics in Pakistan have joined internet rights groups in warning the country’s government that a digital divide will widen inequalities amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In a statement, the Digital Rights Foundation and Bolo Bhi, an organisation engaged in advocacy, policy and research in digital rights, said those most vulnerable to economic and social upheaval…
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