Fr Micheal Toomey was born of Irish parents and lived in London until 1994. His ordination in 2009 was the first in eight years for the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. His mother had returned to live in her native Clonmel and Fr Toomey was appointed there, to what was his home parish, in 2015.…
No second thoughts were needed before signing up for Dr Giulio Pugliese’s seminar on Taiwan and the Risk of World War III which took place at Villa Schifanoia, Florence on May 7. The ‘credit’ for the eye-catching title went to Dublin resident Bill Emmott, formerly editor-in-chief of The Economist magazine and now Chairman of the…
Bro. Michael Murphy This Matt Talbot Centenary Year marks a century since the death of Venerable Matt Talbot, known for his dedication to faith and recovery from alcoholism. This year is an opportunity to reflect on his life, contributions to our Catholic faith, and his lasting impact on addiction recovery programs worldwide. Remarkably, Matt Talbot…
Leading politicians in the European Union repeatedly claim that they want to show more consideration for the interests of the African population. The reality is different, criticise bishops from several countries. European and African bishops accuse the EU of misusing Africa as a “dumping ground” for its own ecological goals. “We are particularly concerned about…
An end to the Gaza war is essential, says Patriarch Pizzaballa. Perhaps, he hopes, US President Trump’s visit to the Middle East could bring about a turnaround and avert a humanitarian tragedy. According to the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, an end to the war in the Gaza Strip is urgently needed, but…
“Everyone is speculating and quoting ‘sources’ that have nothing to do with the facts,” complains a cardinal who was present at the conclave. That is why he is now calling for an end to secrecy in the Vatican. The Serbian Cardinal Ladislav Nemet has called for an end to the secrecy surrounding the papal election.…
The election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked jubilant celebrations in Peru, where many Peruvians remember him as Bishop Robert Prevost of Chiclayo. For those who worked closely with him, his papacy feels like the culmination of his deep connection with the people of the region. “We screamed,” said Aldo Llanos, a professor at the…
“I regard this man [Pope Leo XIV] as a friend, and I know him to be someone who is at home in any company, even though I am pretty sure he prefers the company of the poor,” said Augustinian Fr Noel Hession, PP Ballyboden Parish. Fr Hession said the Irish Augustinians know the Pope as…
Fr Edgard Rimaycuna, a 36-year-old priest from Chiclayo, Peru, has been appointed as the personal secretary to Pope Leo XIV. A former student of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome, Fr Rimaycuna studied there in 2017 as part of the priestly community of ongoing formation. During his time in Rome, he specialised in Scripture Studies…
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been received with optimism among young Irish Catholics. The Irish Catholic reached out to young people across the country to gather their thoughts and aspirations for the new pontificate. “I’m really excited about our new Pope. It has given me great hope over this past week, and I…
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