Good Friday at 25 The Noble laureate’s faith sustained him in the toughest of times, writes Chai Brady Irish history must remember the peace-making behemoth and founder of the SDLP in the North, John Hume, as well as his wife Pat, because marking the Good Friday Agreement without mentioning them would not be accurate, according…
Irish parishioners have been urged to show greater support for Christians in the Holy Land as they mark the holiest week in the year in Jerusalem. It comes as Church leaders in the Holy Land have warned of increased fears that Christians are being marginalised after a series of attacks on Christian holy sites in…
The sister of a teenager killed during the Troubles has said she wants to give her brother a Christian burial after it was announced there will be another search for his body. Digging restarted on Monday for Columba McVeigh, who was killed aged 19 by the IRA in 1975, at Bragan Bog in Co. Monaghan.…
Nearly 200 children who were either known to child protection services or in State care have died over the past decade, 38 of whom died by suicide, according to statistics released to Aontú. Aontú spokesperson on Children and Equality, Luke Silke, said: “These are shocking figures. Nearly 200 children who were either in State care or known to child protection services…
Some parishes across Ireland are far ahead of the curve in sustainable practices, Chai Brady writes The recommendation by the Irish bishops in their spring statement that parishes should consider giving 30% of land back to nature by 2030 was met with enthusiasm by parishes who have been working hard to increase biodiversity for several…
An Irish politician who raised concerns about the extent of the scoping inquiry into abuse at schools has been told the investigation will prioritise just religious-run Catholic schools. This comes after the Government announced that it appointed a barrister Mary O’Toole SC to investigate recent allegations of historic abuse made by former students of schools…
Pope Francis’ updated measures for investigating allegations of sexual abuse do not go far enough in terms of transparency, according to an Irish abuse survivor and expert. Over the weekend the Pope updated Vos Estis Lux Mundi (You are the light of the world), which expanded the categories of victims covered by the regulations to…
James and Grace were the most popular first names given to babies in the North, for births registered in 2022. This is one of the findings of the Baby Names 2022 statistics published this week by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. The statistics show Grace has held the top spot as the most…
Ireland’s political leaders must “urgently act” on a new report on climate change which highlights numerous options to reduce harmful emissions in order to help the poorest, Church-charity Trócaire has said. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a major report on Monday which brings the latest evidence on solutions to climate change…
GAA Galway legends Ollie and Joe Canning have opened up about how their Faith helped them through their mother’s death last year. Growing up in a Catholic household, going to Mass every weekend and saying the Rosary, they said the family has a strong Faith. The brothers appeared on the Tommy Tiernan Show over the…