The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has welcomed the Pope’s announcement of his intended trip to the Holy Land. Speaking from Ammam in Jordan – one of the Pontiff’s intended stops in May, Patriarch Fouad Twal expressed the hope that the visit there and to Bethlehem and Jerusalem would create a message of peace while emboldening…
Vatican tribunal for Archbishop
An archbishop wanted in the Dominican Republic in relation to serious sexual allegations will be investigated by two Vatican tribunals after Vatican City State refused to extradite him. Polish Archbishop Josef Wesolowski was recalled by Rome on August 21 from his post as Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic after the Archbishop of Santo Domingo,…
Vatican hosts Syria peace meeting
High level meeting draws international experts
Millions drawn to Pope Francis
Figures released by Papal Household
Pope’s Holy Land itinerary announced
Pontiff to travel this May
Quotes of the Week January 9
"The Church in Aleppo is standing steadfast despite the bombs, hunger and cold of recent weeks. We want to live and have faith, and show our solidarity to everyone without distinction of religion or faction. This is our mission, our task. No one knows when this war will end. We can accept everything, except this…
Church of England drops the Devil
The Church of England has ‘driven out’ the Devil. While the Catholic Church can exorcise the Devil, the Church of England has officially ‘excised’ the Evil One by rewording its baptismal ceremonies to remove reference to the Devil during the rejection usually verbalised by parents and godparents. Now, in a change to the version of…
The Bible proves a hit for TV3
Broadcaster inundated with calls after screening
Army ‘should not have apologised’ for chaplain’s homily
‘Form of Censorship’ evident in row – former officer
Church safeguarding body appoints new chief
Interim CEO moves to permanent role

Paul Keenan