Proposed exclusion zone legislation aimed at silencing pro-life witness is a “draconian” restriction on free expression and freedom of belief, Bishop Kevin Doran has said.
Denial of climate change is not an issue for the Church in Ireland, Trócaire has insisted, following Pope Francis’ warning in his new exhortation on the environment that “scarcely reasonable opinions” on climate change exist “even within the Catholic Church”.
Homelessness charities have welcomed certain measures to help vulnerable families and children in Budget 2024, but have criticised “one-off” measures introduced to assist those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
President Michael D. Higgins is set to meet Pope Francis next week during a visit to Rome, The Irish Catholic can reveal.
Society must promote hope, but assisted suicide is a “statement of no hope”, the mother of inspirational teen Donal Walsh told a joint committee considering a bill to legalise euthanasia.
Negotiations between Mary Immaculately College (MIC) and University of Limerick (UL) are yet to settle on a model for a closer alignment between the two colleges.
World-famous musician Kanye West has been spotted wearing a West Belfast Catholic school’s sports jacket in an online video.
The Irish bishops’ conference has called for dioceses and parishes to dedicate time to praying for persecuted Christians and to raise the issue with their political representatives.
Volunteer with charity Depaul Sr Nuala Kelly was awarded a British Empire medal for her services to the community in Belfast.
At a service marking the one-year anniversary of the tragic explosion in Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Fr John Joe Duffy said the memories of the 10 victims “will be forever held in our hearts”.
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