At Dublin Zoo, a passenger plane soared harmlessly overhead. For most visitors, it was a passing curiosity. But for a group of Ukrainian children, the sound was unbearable. They screamed, dropped to the ground, and hid in terror. “They were seized by unspeakable fear,” recalled Fr Vasyl Kornitsky, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest now serving…
Dear Editor, the recent Ukrainian ‘Operation Spider web’, which targeted airbases and military hardware across Russia in a simultaneous drone attack over several time zones deep behind enemy lines without loss of life, was a sharp contrast with how the rest of the war was being waged in the trench warfare in eastern Ukraine aka…
Trócaire partner Caritas Jerusalem’s medical point in Deir al-Balah, Gaza completed evacuation on Tuesday morning, July 22. The medical facility and the medicine supply warehouse are located in the Al-Bourka area of Deir al-Balah. The evacuation process started on Sunday, July 21 as a precautionary measure taken following an Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) evacuation order for…
On June 26, 2025, Pope Leo XIV visited the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Synod in Rome, where he presided over an afternoon session of the XVI Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops. The Pope, who serves as the council’s president, met with bishops and lay members to discuss the ongoing implementation…
Catholic women religious and 20 US bishops have joined an interfaith coalition opposing President Donald Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it a “moral failure” that would deepen poverty and harm the vulnerable. On June 25, more than 60 congregations of women religious protested outside the US Capitol under the banner “Sisters Speak Out,”…
As the Cardinals who participated in the Conclave reflect on the election of Pope Leo XIV, their statements offer a glimpse into the atmosphere and guiding principles behind the selection. While the Conclave’s discussions remain private, the Cardinals have shared their insights into the new pontiff and their hopes for his papacy. Cardinals Burke and…
A recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan has brought a temporary halt to the violence, offering a glimmer of hope amid escalating tensions. The ceasefire, brokered by international mediation, followed a deadly four-day conflict in Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of over 60 people. This fragile peace comes after retaliatory strikes from both nations,…
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…
In his inaugural homily as Bishop of Rome and universal pastor of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV called on the faithful to recommit to the mission of the Gospel with courage, humility, and trust in God’s grace. Preaching in St Peter’s Basilica before an international congregation of cardinals, clergy, and laity, the newly elected Pope reflected…