Pope Leo could stop synodality – but he won’t. The new Pope is actively tackling the transformation of the Church and focussing on participation. Vatican journalist Politi explains which decisions characterise Leo’s course. Pope Leo XIV made a conscious decision in favour of the World Synod project, says Italian Vatican journalist Marco Politi. He commented…
Victims of domestic abuse are more inclined to come forward now, according to Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan, who spoke at An Garda Síochána’s national day for domestic abuse awareness. He highlighted a significant increase in reporting rates in recent years, with over 65,000 domestic abuse-related contacts received in 2024 alone, around 1,250 reports every…
The Bishop of Down and Connor has urged pilgrims to ponder the Sacred Heart of Jesus and what his ascension means for humanity. Bishop Alan McGuckian was speaking to around 300 pilgrims at St Patrick’s Monument at Slieve Patrick, where the annual pilgrim mass was celebrated on Ascension Sunday. Speaking on June 1, a short…
