Two are currently being canonised; the third was good for political miracles throughout his life. The united Europe, whose spiritual strength is once again in demand, rests on the shoulders of men of Christian conviction. The existence of the EU, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, can be traced back to the foresight of Christian…
Even when cases of abuse are dutifully reported to Rome, the diocese of Würzburg has often had to decide for itself how to proceed in the past. Bishop Jung of Würzburg would like to see more concrete action. Bishop Franz Jung of Würzburg has criticised the way the Vatican’s religious authority deals with cases of…
Child protection expert Hans Zollner warns: Bishops must not hide behind legal deadlines. The Church must deal openly with cases of abuse and must not undermine its moral standards. The German child protection expert Hans Zollner appeals to the moral duty of church representatives when dealing with abuse. The Church must not forget that it…
The unlikely appeal of the convent to young women in our day and age In an age that tells us to always want more, these women choose less – and find more in that choice. Fewer distractions from the outside world. But more silence, more clarity, more peace, writes Renata Milán Morales A significant…
The values of Lent and the celebrations of Easter – sacrifice, reflection, service – were instilled early in McManus’ life, writes Éanna Mackey. Easter Sunday will see parishes across the country alive with the joy of the Lord’s resurrection. But in the Glens of Antrim, a different kind of devotion – just as serious…
How love connects siblings’ souls on Earth and in Heaven I’m not even sure if I saw her and yet her spirit is so alive and present with me today, writes Fr Joe Jones November 22, 2024, it’s mam’s birthday and if she were alive, she would be 95 today. I made the usual visit…
I am writing this article from Strasbourg where I am attending the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Most people are aware of the European Parliament and how it decamps each month from Brussels to Strasbourg (at great expense) to hold some of its sessions. That monthly convoy is a legacy of the establishment…
The real meaning of Easter has disappeared into a cataclysmic, calorific extravagance of chocolate eggs, George Hook tells Chai Brady In the ever-evolving landscape of Irish Catholicism, few voices articulate the generational shifts with the same candour as George Hook. A veteran broadcaster and commentator, Mr Hook’s reflections on faith, culture, and national identity are…
Veteran broadcaster Paul Clark speaks to Chai Brady about Easter, assisted suicide, women’s potential, and the meaning of journalism. For more than five decades, Paul Clark has been a familiar face and voice in the North of Ireland. Behind the calm presence on screen is a man whose life is anchored not only in journalism,…
In a devastated country, I am sure that this earthquake will open the way for peace Cardinal Charles Maung Bo tells Paolo Affatato Our people have a strong faith. They have suffered a lot. They are the people of Good Friday. But they also know that the silence of Holy Saturday will end in the…
Renata Milán Morales
Senator Ronan Mullen
Chai Brady