Egypt: A clergyman reacts at the site of an attack on the Coptic Orthodox Church of Mar Mina in Helwan, near Cairo. At least nine people were killed in attacks on the church and a Christian-owned shop, authorities said.
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Papal trip looms as Peruvians protest pardon of ex-president
International Analysis Ines San Martin Never one to choose easy destinations for his foreign trips, Pope Francis heads to Chile and Peru next week for his sixth visit to Latin America, and to say he’ll have to face a few challenges is an understatement. Recent days have presented him with yet another challenge: a…
The Far East magazine is 100
Ireland’s oldest Catholic mission magazine is celebrating 100 years of continuous publication this month. The Far East magazine was first published in January 1918 by the Missionary Society of St Columban, originally known as the Maynooth Mission to China. Marking the event, the magazine is running two competitions for would-be journalists aged 15 to 18…
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Antrim: Pupils from the Confirmation Class in St James’ PS Whiteabbey, attending an ‘Advent Amoris Retreat’ given by young leaders from St Louis House, West Belfast as part of their commitment to sharing the Good News with other primary schools.
The giving continues
Ethan and Rebecca Moore from Dublin add gifts to the collection at the Pro Cathedral which is taking unwanted Christmas gifts and will pass them to Crosscare (the Dublin Diocesan Social Care Agency). These will be redistributed this time next year to people living in their homeless services. Photo: John McElroy
Three kings in St Peter’s Basilica
Children dressed as the Three Kings walk to their seats after presenting the offertory gifts during Pope Francis’ celebration of Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on January 1, marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God. Photo: CNS
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Dublin: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin greets Romao and Gleen Libuna after the Christmas morning Mass in the Pro Cathedral, which was attended by President Michael D. Higgins.Photo: John McElroy.
Hail Marys keep Katie in the fast lane
Catholic swimmer Katie Ledecky has been named Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. A ballot of US editors and news directors saw Ms Ledecky, who won five gold medals and one silver in July’s world swimming championships, pip tennis star Serena Williams by 351 votes to 343. Ms Ledecky, who has praised…
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Louth: ‘Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe’ Campaign presented over 1,393,245 rosaries and 256,542 visits to the Blessed Sacrament Pledges received from all over the world, for the protection of life and to save the Eighth Amendment, to Our Lady of Guadalupe at her shrine, Church of the Nativity, Ardee.
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Westmeath: Deacon Tony Larkin, pictured with his wife Jean and Bishop Kevin Doran, was ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Doran in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone. Photo: Ann Hennessy.