An Armenian Catholic bishop told OSV News that tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have been “completely disregarded for political and economic profits”, as Azerbaijan takes control over their former home.
British PM says traditional understanding of gender ‘common sense’
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted on Wednesday, October 4, that the fact that “a man is a man and a woman is a woman” is “common sense”.
How to conquer envy with God in 12 steps
When I was very young, I came across a story that has left an indelible impression on me. The story centres on two bedridden men who shared a hospital room.
St Mary’s Baldoyle goes co-ed
St Mary’s Secondary School Baldoyle has announced its transformation to a co-educational school from September 2024.
Two churches ‘completely destroyed’ in Chile arson attack
St Alberto Hurtado Chapel in the Archdiocese of Concepción and St Joseph Church of the Diocese of Linares were set on fire over the weekend. Both churches are located in central Chile.
Motherhood a gift not a liability Vatican tells UN
Through a “narrow focus on pregnancy prevention” and the promotion of abortion, many international organisations too often view motherhood as a liability to the advancement of women, the Vatican said.
Rise and fall of smartphone prototype
I don’t have a Smartphone. I only have a stupid one. It’s a Nokia.
Exploring the young life of St John Paul II
On October 22, we celebrate the feast of St John Paul II. While his image as Pope is iconic, his early life is less well known, making Karol, an exceptionally popular biography of the even more popular Karol Wojtyła, later known as Pope St John Paul II, a very useful film, as well as a good one.
Synod must make ‘practical recommendations’ – Bishop Leahy
Expectations are high for the bishops ongoing gathering in Rome, the ‘Synod on Synodality’, which began on Wednesday, October 4 and lasts until October 29.
‘Red Mass’ marks opening of legal year in Dublin
Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell celebrated the annual ‘Red Mass’ to mark the opening of the legal year in St Michan’s Church, the Four Courts parish church, on October 2.