Dear Editor, David Quinn’s article on the latest Tuam interim report (‘How we buried our poor’ [IC 25/4/2019]) was genuinely eye-opening, providing vital context for thinking about ongoing reportage on Mother and Baby Homes. Lies and presumptions about Tuam have been around the world countless times at this stage, but it looks as if the…
Pope Francis appoints new Wisconsin bishop Pope Francis has named Bishop Donald Hying of Gary, Indiana, as the new bishop of Madison, Wisconsin. The appointment was announced on April 25 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the United States. Hying (55) is a native of Wisconsin. He was installed as the…
Have a bloomin’ good time Promoting care and an appreciation of the environment in kids is on all parent’s check lists, so what better way could there be than seeing some of the best of what nature has to offer? Bloom is Ireland’s annual garden festival which takes place at the Phoenix Park in Dublin…
Police in Glasgow are investigating vandalism committed on Monday at St Simon’s parish, an attack the archdiocese has called ‘shameful’. Local police announced on Twitter “significant vandalism was carried out” in the church on April 29 between 1.30-4 pm. The Archdiocee of Glasgow called it “a shameful attack on a much-loved church”, adding: “Let’s find…
Chilean bishops said that while they support legislation requiring priests and religious authorities to report crimes, they fear an update to the country’s current law would force clergy to break the sacramental seal of confession. The 155-member Chilean House of Representatives unanimously approved a measure this week that would add clergy and religious men and…
In a unanimous ruling, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld the long-standing requirement of the House of Representatives that it open each day it is in session with a prayer. The decision from Judges David Tatel, Douglas Ginsburg and Harry Edwards also confirmed that…
The majority of people would advocate that the money raised for Notre-Dame Cathedral be used to rebuild the iconic landmark and place of worship, rather than given to the poor. Out of 500 people who voted on a social media survey conducted by this paper 80% said the donated funds should be used to restore…
Dioceses across the US welcomed thousands of people into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Masses on the evening of April 20. As the culmination of the Easter Triduum, the Vigil celebrates the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While people can become Catholic at any time of the year, the Easter Vigil is…
Letter from Rome Elise Harris For pilgrims flocking to Rome’s famed Scala Santa last week as they commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and death and ultimately his Resurrection, the opportunity to climb the famed relic on bare marble for the first time in 300 years is something many said has brought them closer to God. Giuliana Saginario said:…
For too long the media has played down the most appalling attacks against believers, writes James Bradshaw The bomb attacks which took place on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka have once again demonstrated the horrors which Christians are being subjected to the world over. Some 320 people were killed and another 500 were injured…