The teaching of Limbo was a well-meaning attempt to solve a theological problem but caused many mothers to suffer, a leading theologian has said. Prof. Eamonn Conway, a lecturer at Limerick’s Mary Immaculate College, said the theological concept “caused a lot of harm”, and that it was an attempted solution to protect the idea that…
Choosing to buy your child a mobile phone is a complex and difficult decision, writes Colm Fitzpatrick In years gone past, choosing a Christmas present for your child rarely raised any moral conundrums or worries about what long-lasting effects it may have on their development. A quick glance at history’s most popular presents from…
Almost 70% of respondents on The Irish Catholic Facebook page believe that the Irish presidential inauguration ceremony should no longer have a religious nature and instead become secular. The results come in the wake of a poll which said: “Michael D. Higgins has been inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland. The event started with…
A leading pro-life group has said the announcements that the Welsh and Irish governments will provide free abortions to women from the North of Ireland are a “shocking and outrageous attack” on unborn babies and the democratic process. The Welsh government announced on November 9 that they will provide free abortions for women from the…
The Primate of All Ireland has asked over 200 Maynooth graduates to become “missionary disciples” and spread the message of the Gospel to others. Conferring 232 lay women and men with academic awards in Theology, Philosophy and Education on November 10, Archbishop Eamon Martin said that with their new knowledge, the graduates should be open…
Children’s Corner Since we were kids, all of us have made innocent bets with our siblings, parents or friends that we will be able to achieve something they won’t expect us capable of. Often these bets are very funny and, to give an example, might look like: “I bet you I can eat this…
A protest and prayer vigil outside the Embassy of Pakistan will be held today to show solidarity with Asia Bibi, the Christian mother who was condemned to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Organised by Irish charity Church in Chains, the peaceful protest will highlight the “dreadful injustice” the she has endured, and give Irish supporters…
Rejected presidential candidate Peter Casey has said he longs for a day when we have a female priesthood and a “woman Pope”. The Irish entrepreneur, who garnered national attention for his controversial remarks about the Travelling community during the presidential race, has said that the priesthood needs to be reformed to reflect the values of…
Sugar has become an intrusive and corrosive part of our culinary life, writes Colm Fitzpatrick “Sweet-tooth” is often a phrase tossed around describing someone with a penchant for sugary goods, and while it seems like this term only applies to a small number of people, in reality, most of us are secretly addicted to…
Personal Profile The Croatian community are a vital source of hope in Ireland, writes Colm Fitzpatrick Although a priest is sometimes described as a shepherd tending to his flock, it’s clear that Croatian chaplain Fr Josip Levakovic radically embodies this phrase. Arriving to Ireland in July 2016, Fr Josip has managed to bring life,…