The Government’s move to limit State accommodation and cut welfare for Ukrainians in Ireland has created “anxiety” and “confusion” among the Ukrainian community here.
Ukrainians in Ireland ‘anxious’ as supports slashed
Jason Osborne
Italy’s ‘most handsome man’ set to pursue priesthood
A young man once voted the most handsome man in Italy has quit his modelling job in order to join the priesthood. Edoardo Santini (21) was just 17 years old when he was voted Italy’s most handsome man in 2019, as part of a modelling pageant. The social media star took to Instagram to share…
Tánaiste urges calm over Armenian Quarter dispute in Jerusalem
Tensions are sky-high in Jerusalem’s Old City as a battle plays out between the city’s small Armenian Christian community and an Australian-Israeli businessman, which sees the Christian presence in the Armenian Quarter of the old city threatened by development plans. In a statement on the recent developments, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said that they…
Irish priest in Philippines tells of bomb attack ‘shock’
A bomb attack that saw four killed and dozens injured at a university Mass in the southern Philippines has “shocked” the Church there according to an Irish Columban living in Manila. Media reports state the December 3 explosion caused panic among dozens of students and teachers in a gymnasium where Mass was taking place, at…
Faithful give fond farewell to popular Armagh priest Fr Brian White
Bishop Michael Router paid tribute to a priest whose “presence spoke volumes” and “left an impression” on those who knew him at the funeral of Armagh priest, Fr Brian White. Fr White, 46, died on Wednesday November 8 at his home in Tullysaran, Co. Armagh. His funeral took place Sunday November 12 at the Church of…
Ireland joins in calls to make Newman ‘Doctor of the Church’
The founder of University College Dublin could soon be one of only a select few figures to be declared a ‘Doctor of the Church’ with momentum growing to grant Cardinal John Henry Newman the rare ecclesiastical honour. Cardinal Newman, who was made a saint by Pope Francis in 2019, has sometimes been referred to as…
Irish priest in Holy Land welcomes 240 displaced Israelis to Galilee
An Irish priest based in Magdala on the shore of the Sea of Galilee has said that “providence” organised their presence there so that they could receive around 240 Israelis displaced from the north due to ongoing fighting with militant group Hezbollah. Fr Eamon Kelly LC told The Irish Catholic that after the flow of…
‘This is our last chance’ – Christians plan to flee Holy Land as war deepens
Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, say that they feel “crushed” by soaring unemployment caused by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the disappearance of pilgrims. Speaking to The Irish Catholic they also expressed fears for their continued presence as custodians of the holy places saying many Christian families are planning to leave the…
Church in Colombia helps secure footballer’s father’s release
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference has thanked God for the release of Luis Manuel Díaz, father of the Liverpool footballer, Luis Díaz, who was held captive for nearly two weeks by the rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN). “We thank God for the release of Mr Luis Díaz! Already with him are Francisco Ceballos, bishop…
Hope Ireland conference sees doctors speak out against euthanasia
Hope Ireland held a conference on Saturday afternoon in Dublin which saw medical professionals speak out against euthanasia and in favour of strengthening Ireland’s palliative care. It was held against the backdrop of the ongoing Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying which is considering whether to introduce euthanasia and assisted suicide. All members of the…