Open doors for ‘vibrant’ African priests Nigerian bishop urges Irish hierarchy

Irish bishops have been called to “open the doors” to “vibrant” African priests to re-evangelise Ireland by a bishop from a persecuted diocese in north-east Nigeria. Bishop Oliver Doeme of Maiduguri diocese told The Irish Catholic that Ireland must intensify its devotion to Our Lady to combat “the forces of evil”, after speaking at the All–Ireland…

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Bridging the divide and finding the Church

Many adults are still learning about and joining the Church despite cultural changes and challenges, writes Chai Brady. The most recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) stats on religious affiliation in Ireland could be pessimistically received considering the large – but foreseeable – decrease in Ireland’s Catholic population. While the 10% drop is significant, from 79%…

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New Angelus films to be unveiled by RTÉ

The iconic Angelus bell will remain on RTÉ as the broadcaster gears up to unveil a new-look Angelus this week. The launch of the new set of reflective films in RTÉ One’s Angelus slots takes place today, June 1 at 6pm. The six films will run year-round except on Advent and Christmas when there will be two…

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Irish missionary pleads for Govt help in Lebanon

An Irish missionary who educates Syrian refugees in his school in Tyre has described the failure of Lebanese officials to renew his residency permit for months as “cruel” and called on the Irish Government to intervene. The process requires Rosminian priest Fr William Stuart to submit his passport to ‘General Security’, which means he can’t…

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Vatican warns of ‘superficial’ social media use among Church leaders

“Polemic and superficial” communications are “particularly worrying” when it comes from Church leadership, including bishops, pastors, and prominent lay leaders,” the Vatican has said in a new pastoral message. In the 20-page pastoral message about the use of social media, the Vatican continued: “These not only cause division in the community but also give permission…

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Taoiseach urged to retract ‘slow learners’ comment

Outdated language has no place says disability theologian An Irish theologian who advocates for persons living with a disability has said that comments from the Taoiseach describing political opponents as “slow learners” amounts to a slur on people with a learning disability. Dr Liam Waldron described as “completely unacceptable” the Taoiseach’s description of Sinn Féin…

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