A new report by the All Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group (OLDG) highlights a “horrific” lack of pain relief for babies in late-term abortions. Evidence The report, ‘Late-Term Abortion and Foetal Pain – Proposing a Humane Response’, examines scientific evidence from around the world that shows unborn babies feel pain before 20 weeks. The…
The Irish Bishops Conference have called on parishes to support charities as Covid-19 takes a toll on donations. In a statement from the conference, the bishops appealed for people to bring “the hope and joy of Christ’s birth to people who are sick, isolated, lonely or poor”. “A simple act of kindness can make such…
Chai Brady, Ruadhán Jones and Jason Osborne There is widespread relief at a return to public Mass in the Republic, with many parishes now looking to the challenge of having as many people as possible present for Christmas Mass. Catholics in the North, however, will have to wait until December 11 before a return to…
Tribute was paid to Sr Ann Thomas on Liveline earlier this week, as Ger Smith told of her care for himself and his siblings in Ballymun after their mother was taken into care for Schizophrenia. Mr Smith related how himself and his siblings were left in a flat in Ballymun, with his brother being the…
Bishop Paul Dempsey called on Government to recognise the integral role churches play in their communities, saying their work is often overlooked. Heart of society Bishop Dempsey said the Church should be at the heart of society, not at the fringes and it should be “drawn on more from the political sphere”. “I think somehow…
The age of social media has given heftier weight to the old saying about how a lie can travel around the world before the truth has put its shoes on. Prime example Here in Ireland, we were given a prime example of this when it was reported that female students at a Catholic school in…
Churches across Ireland were illuminated red last week to highlight the continuing persecution of Christians around the world. The initiative was inspired by the charity Aid to a Church in Need which supports Christians facing intimidation, torture and even death. St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick, Co. Down along with the crucifixion scene outside, were lit…
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín called restrictions on attendance to funerals “illogical and inhumane” after the Government confirmed only 25 may attend. As part of the decrease in restrictions, public worship is allowed with a max attendance of 50, while funerals remain limited to 25 people. TD Peadar Tóibín told The Irish Catholic that the restrictions…
A bishop has called for prayer for Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona who died last week after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60. Maradona is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and was recognised by FIFA as one of two Players of the Century. After Maradona’s death,…
The Pro-Life Campaign have welcomed a new report by the All Party Oireachtas Life and Dignity Group that explores the growing evidence that unborn babies feel pain. The report, ‘Late-Term Abortion and Foetal Pain – Proposing a Humane Response’, examines scientific evidence from around the world that shows unborn babies feel pain before 20 weeks.…
Ruadhán Jones
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