Staff reporter Social Justice Ireland have warned that “flaws” in the Government’s response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis could lead to problems, as the cost of living crisis hits Ireland. Fr Sean Healy SMA, head of SJI, told The Irish Catholic that while the Government have taken a good, human rights approach to the Ukraine…
People must change their lifestyles to combat climate change for the sake of future generations, Bishop Martin Hayes said ahead of Laudato Si’ Week, which is taking place this week from May 22-29. Laudato Si’ Week marks the seventh anniversary of the publication of the Pope’s encyclical on the environment and care for our common…
A bill aimed at tackling legacy and reconciliation in the North of Ireland must be focused on victim groups rather than on British army veterans the bishop of Derry has said. Bishop Donal McKeown told The Irish Catholic the bill is “a huge step forward” as previously the British government was pushing for the ending…
Staff reporter A push to speed up the availability of abortion services in the North of Ireland has been dubbed “undemocratic” by pro-life group Precious Life. This comes after the British government’s Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis approved new powers allowing him to accelerate the widespread commissioning of abortion services, saying it was…
Renowned Italian Catholic tenor Andrea Bocelli took to social media to celebrate his daughter, Virginia’s, First Holy Communion, writing that Communion means “growing in friendship with Jesus and wishing that others too can enjoy the joy he wants to give us”. Catholic faith Well-known for his Catholic faith, Mr Bocelli took the occasion May 16…
Dublin parish wins European climate change award St Anne’s Parish, Shankill, Dublin, was a joint recipient of the European Christian Environmental Network prize for 2022, recognising and affirming Christian environmental action in local churches across Europe. In awarding the prize the jury noted “the complex approach covering practical steps in energy saving with prayers, liturgy…
The Loyola Institute at Trinity College Dublin marked 10 years since its founding with a ‘Festival of Theology’, May 19-22, which brought Irish and international theologians together to discuss theology and the university. There was a full house in the Synge Theatre, TCD, May 19, as the festival opened, with the speakers focusing on the…
‘We’ve been treated like monsters’ The Religious Sisters of Charity, who agreed to hand over their hospital and the site of the new national maternity hospital, are fearful of the media and feel bewildered that they have been so badly portrayed in the public eye since deciding to transfer ownership of St Vincent’s Hospital in…
The Israeli government has announced people travelling to the Holy Land will no longer have to take a PCR test on arrival from Saturday, May 21. It will also no longer be required to present a negative Covid test result before boarding a flight to Israel and the requirement to isolate for 24 hours after…
Ireland cannot be silent on the “contempt” shown by Chinese authorities following the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun for his support of democracy in Hong Kong, said Senator Gerard Craughwell. Speaking to The Irish Catholic, the independent senator asked “how many tonnes of beef is the human rights abuse in Hong Kong worth to…
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