Laura Anderson Tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate, what’s not to like? The best thing about this classic bakery-style muffin recipe is that it is completely customisable and can be used as a base for whatever flavour you feel like. If you’re not the biggest fan of white chocolate, dark chocolate works really well here…
Elise Harris Pope Francis has offered a shout-out to Chinese Catholics, specifically those who endure “daily trials and tribulations”. Though interpreted as a sign of the Pope’s commitment to his flock in China, the greeting also comes at a time when Francis is facing increased pressure over his recent deal with the government on the…
Críostíona Ní Láimhín A year on, the pro-life movement remains stronger than ever, writes Críostíona Ní Láimhín. From the Government side at least, the cheering that was heard on this May 25, the first anniversary of the referendum that obliterated the pro-life Eighth Amendment, was a far more muted affair. In exchange for the surreal…
The View Martin Mansergh Electoral decisions here as elsewhere help determine how and in what state we will face the world in the time ahead. The loosening of the divorce laws, overwhelmingly approved by the electorate in the face of negligible public debate and muted opposition, is probably the last referendum here for the time…
Never fail to hail the wooded trail Ever wanted to play in the forest? Have you ever wanted to bring your family to try orienteering? Mountain biking? Hiking? Now is your chance. Kicking off at Ballyhoura Trail Head in Glenosheen woods, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick, a Family Adventure Day will take place on Sunday, July 21, from…
Greg Daly and Colm Fitzpatrick New research indicating that there are strong links between religion and the quality of family life tallies with established knowledge, a leading Irish psychiatrist has said. Speaking to The Irish Catholic following the publication of The Ties that Bind: Is religion a global force for good or ill in the…
A pro-life group at the University of Aberdeen has been granted affiliation by the school’s student association, a month after filing a lawsuit charging unlawful discrimination. “This week, the Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) informed us that our society application has been approved, which means we have officially received affiliation,” the Aberdeen Life Ethics Society…
Staff reporter Faith is the most important part of hockey star Elena Tice’s life, the Irish international and UCD student has said. The 21-year-old, who has won almost 100 caps for Ireland and who last year helped Ireland towards a silver medal in the hockey world cup, has said her Christian faith matters far…
Bishops’ conferences from Francophone West Africa have pledged solidarity with Christian communities after a spate of Islamist attacks and urged governments and religious leaders to do more to counter “unlooked-for menaces, tragedies and catastrophes”. “Terrorist outrages are sowing desolation and disorder, especially in Christian communities – with hearts full of emotion and sadness, we think…
Abortion is never the answer to couples seeking a way to deal with a prenatal diagnosis of serious illness or disability, Pope Francis has said. Addressing participants at a Vatican meeting on medical care for “extremely fragile” babies and on the pastoral care of their parents, Pope Francis said the Catholic Church’s total opposition to…