A trip to Kraków revealed the loving service the Church in Poland is offering its Ukrainian neighbours fleeing war, writes Jason Osborne Poland has been lauded for its response to an unprecedented refugee crisis that comes off the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As of April 15, nearly 2.8 million people fleeing the…
Staff reporter Former TD for Tipperary Michael O’Kennedy, who spent a total of 35 years as a public representative after spending time as a seminarian in Maynooth, was laid to rest on Tuesday in Nenagh aged 86, with Bishop of Killaloe Fintan Monahan commending his long public service. Mr O’Kennedy initially began his third level…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a practicing Catholic, signed into law a bill protecting the unborn from abortion after 15 weeks gestation last Thursday. “What we’re doing today is saying that we will not let that happen in the state of Florida,” the Republican politician said. DeSantis signed into law House Bill 5 in Kissimmee, Florida. The legislation…
The diocese of Down and Connor hosted a ‘Fish on Friday’ gathering in Stormont with people from parishes and other churches and organisations to encourage a synodal dialogue. Participants came together April 8 to enjoy fish and chips and a cup of tea, and to talk together “about the mobilising the Church as a force…
The Church in Germany’s synodal pathway is the biggest threat to Church unity since the Reformation, writes David Quinn The Catholic Church in Germany has embarked on what it calls a ‘synodal pathway’ to re-examine teachings and practices of the Church in light of the abuse scandals. But the path it appears to wish to…
Personal Profile Ruth Hogan grew up in a family that was both musical and Catholic, but it took some time for both these childhood realities to find their home in her life. After spending time in the Holy Family Mission and giving retreats herself, she realised that music is a gift God gave her to…
Journey’s End: The Truth about Life after Death by Colm Keane (Capel Island Press (€14.99 / £12.99) In classical times some Greek philosophers likened the soul to a butterfly erupting from the very different chrysalis. The implication was that the “next life” of the human soul is likewise so different that it cannot be imagined…
As we noted at the start of Lent, the number 40 is usually associated with a period of preparation. Following the 40 days of Lent, there are 40 days of preparation between the Resurrection and Ascension. My very young grand-nephew once asked me a very profound question: “Where was Jesus in the time between his…
More than 70 bishops from around the world have released a “fraternal open letter” to Germany’s bishops warning that sweeping changes to Church teaching advocated by the ongoing process known as the “Synodal Path” may lead to schism. The letter expresses “our growing concern about the nature of the entire German ‘Synodal Path,’” which the…
Care argues against ‘sex work’ on popular Channel 4 show ‘Sex work’ sees women “bought and sold” and used for sex, Care Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Policy Officer Lauren Agnew argued on Channel 4’s popular WouldYouRather series. The episode saw the cases for “pro-sex work” and “anti sex-work” debated, with Ms Agnew arguing that…
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