Organisers hoped the 2018 visit of Pope Francis could be a catalyst for renewal in the Church in Ireland, but tangible benefits have been difficult to discern. Photo: CNS There is no guarantee the proposed synod will rekindle the Church’s missionary zeal, writes Kingsley Jones The Covid-19 pandemic has been a crisis for Catholics in more ways than one. Not only have we had to deal with a medical emergency, but we’ve also been ambushed by the spirit of our times. While our right…
