John Mulderig From the moment of his election in early 2013, Pope Francis naturally became one of the world’s most newsworthy individuals. But it was especially in the latter half of his pontificate that he proved an intriguing figure for moviemakers. Both documentarians and the creators of feature films were drawn to him over that…
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic loss of civilian lives in a recent drone strike in Gedeb, Amhara region, Ethiopia, on April 23, 2025. More than 100 civilians, including women and children, were killed while attending a community gathering at a primary school. This attack adds…
After the funeral of Pope Francis, the focus is on the future. What qualities should the new pope have? Opinions differ on this. Also among church representatives from Germany. The preliminary phase of the papal election began even before the funeral services for the late Pope Francis. “Last Tuesday, the so-called pre-conclave began with the…
Following the death of Bishop Brendan Comiskey SS CC, Bishop Emeritus of Ferns and former Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and President of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has published the following statement: “On behalf of the Bishops’ Conference, I wish to express my sadness at the death of Bishop Brendan…
This article draws on reporting from The Irish Times and OSVNews. A 17-year-old boy who attacked Galway priest Fr Paul Murphy with a hunting knife in August 2024 has been sentenced to eight years’ detention for attempted murder. The boy, whose identity cannot be disclosed due to his age, repeatedly stabbed the Army chaplain after…
Christiane Laudage (KNA) The conclave begins on May 7. In the past, it was a race against time for the cardinals to get to Rome on time. One US cardinal was only successful on his third attempt. The cardinals have already arrived in Rome and many of them attended the funeral of Pope Francis. Today,…
ACI Africa Caritas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance for the victims of the April 5-6 flooding that left a trail of destruction in the country’s capital city, Kinshasa. At least 33 people were reported dead and thousands displaced following the April 5-6 flooding that cut…
How love connects siblings’ souls on Earth and in Heaven I’m not even sure if I saw her and yet her spirit is so alive and present with me today, writes Fr Joe Jones November 22, 2024, it’s mam’s birthday and if she were alive, she would be 95 today. I made the usual visit…
In a devastated country, I am sure that this earthquake will open the way for peace Cardinal Charles Maung Bo tells Paolo Affatato Our people have a strong faith. They have suffered a lot. They are the people of Good Friday. But they also know that the silence of Holy Saturday will end in the…
I experience a Church full of hope and willing to learn, engaged at all levels. From the bishops to the lay movements, there is a real commitment to walk together, writes Janet Forbes The Irish Catholic Church is at a crucial juncture in its synodical journey. With Cardinal Mario Grech’s recent letter to bishops around…