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Ecclesial disquiet on the role of women
How will Pope Francis address a most thorny issue?
Taoiseach’s refusal to reverse 1916 Mass ban a ‘mockery’
Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s refusal to lift a controversial ban on members of the Defence Forces participating in the annual Mass to commemorate those who died in the 1916 Easter Rising has been criticised as a “mockery” by Independent TD Mattie McGrath. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week, Mr McGrath, expressed disappointment with a statement…
Archbishop calls for ‘urgent action’ on Tuam babies’ grave
Dr Neary promises ‘full cooperation’ with inquiry
PLC decries Britain’s liberalised abortion rules
Midwives to take ‘lead role’ in abortions
Use Gospel to get all sides working together in Zimbabwe, Pope says
Everyone in Zimbabwe – rich, poor, black, white – needs God's gift of conversion and healing, Pope Francis told the nation's bishops. "Fearlessly proclaim this Gospel of hope, bringing the Lord's message into the brokenness of our time, tirelessly preaching forgiveness and the mercy of God," the pope said in a message to the bishops. Meeting bishops…
Spanish bishops praise abdicating king’s defence of democracy
King Juan Carlos of Spain received a tribute from the country's bishops after he announced his decision to abdicate in favour of his son. The executive committee of the Span's bishops' conference described the work of the outgoing 76-year-old king as having "extraordinary value" because of his work on behalf of democracy during his 39…
Freed Cameroon missionaries in good health
Trio kidnapped in April
PLC slams EU Commission’s ‘dismissive and undemocratic’ attitude
The Pro Life Campaign has strongly criticised the European Commission over its decision not to take any legislative action to prevent EU funding of destructive research on living human embryos. On Wednesday, the Commission formally rejected the ‘One of Us’ petition which was signed by almost 2 million people from 20 EU Member States calling…
Worshippers massacred in CAR church attack
Fifteen dead as gunmen storm church in Bangui