The Islamic militant group Al Shabab has claimed responsibility for an attack in Mandera, Kenya, in which six Christians died. The attack was launched in the early hours of October 6, involving gunmen dressed in Kenyan army uniforms who also threw grenades as they stormed a compound known to house migrant Christian workers. Eyewitnesses said…
Courtney McGrail
Let the sound of church bells ring out
Dear Editor, Two questions for those who consciously or unconsciously have a pro-abortion mentality in general: 1. Why do you want to kill an unborn child? 2. What basically constitutes the bottom line between a child one second before birth and being born? Answer (without any intention at trivialisation): Location, location, location. No other element…
We need plain facts of what constitutes life
Dear Editor, How can we live in a society where a man like Donald Trump is permitted to berate the world with his bigotry, let alone run for presidency of a so-called ‘superpower’? Trump reminds me of the drunk who torments punters down the local, spouting out nonsense and ignorance that nobody wants to hear.…
We need plain facts of what constitutes life
Dear Editor, How can we live in a society where a man like Donald Trump is permitted to berate the world with his bigotry, let alone run for presidency of a so-called ‘superpower’? Trump reminds me of the drunk who torments punters down the local, spouting out nonsense and ignorance that nobody wants to hear.…
Haiti struggles in hurricane’s wake
A child cries while being treated at a cholera treatment centre on October 9 after Hurricane Matthew swept through Jeremie, Haiti. Photo: CNS
PLC optimistic over latest abortion poll
John Reid The Pro-Life Campaign (PLC) has expressed optimism at the findings of an opinion poll published by the Irish Times last week, stating that the sample shows that the clear majority of Irish voters are opposed to abortion on demand. The PLC described the outcome as a “rebuke” to the ‘Repeal’ campaign which is advocating…
Maynooth honour for Mercy Sisters
On October 3, St Patrick’s College Maynooth conferred on Sr Margaret Casey RSM of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy an honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in recognition of the immense contribution of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy to education and health and for their work in creating a more compassionate…
What future for faith in modern Ireland?
What faith has to offer society is much more important than the challenges being experienced by Catholicism, writes Francis Campbell
Knock concert to celebrate God’s love
A spectacular concert to be held in Knock Basilica this weekend is inspired in large part by Laudato Si’ and is a “human-divine love story” that aims to celebrate the links between God, humanity, and the planet, according to composer Willie Hughes. ‘The Story of Love’, to be performed in the basilica on the evenings…
New cardinals show Pope wants contemplative missionaries
Spiritan Bishop Maurice Piat from Mauritius, who studied for the priesthood in Ireland and Rome in the 1960s, said that he first heard the news of his recent nomination as cardinal when a friend phoned to congratulate him. He didn’t believe it. Asked by a journalist what he thought his elevation meant, Bishop Maurice said…