The Church teaches that Jesus descended into Hell to free all those who had gone before him, writes Cathal Barry
‘Self-absorbed’ Europe must recover Christian soul – Pope
Extremism rises in ‘vacuum of ideals’
New Bill aims to outlaw offensive references to unborn children
Support group slams offensive term ‘incompatible with life’
‘Sense of sacred’ disappearing in Europe, says archbishop
More people are living their lives without God
The benefits of the lesser-known superfoods
Cathal Barry sets out some surprising sources of nutrition
Bishop calls for new information on abducted North victims
Bishop Michael Smith has issued an appeal to anyone with information that could help to locate the remains of victims who are believed to have been abducted, murdered and secretly buried during the Troubles in Northern Ireland to come forward. Speaking ahead of attending last week’s funeral Mass for Brendan Megraw, Bishop Smith said: “One…
Catholic charity urged by bishop to keep its mission
Bishop said it would be a tragedy if they “lost their dream of building God’s Kingdom”
Bishop criticises “private approach” to celebration of the sacraments
Parents and children encouraged to participate for the future of parishes
Religious Education’s “enormous contribution” to society is defended
Religious education is important in forming “good citizens”
The statements of Pope Francis may be subject to misinterpretation, warns archbishop
‘One-liners’ may be misunderstood

Cathal Barry