The Church in Haiti is increasingly concerned about attacks on Church properties, according to Bishop Launay Saturné of Jacmel. More than 20 robberies of religious communities took place between November and February, he said in an interview, although crime against Church properties have declined since a silent march of religious and clergy on March 9,…

A “Joint Investigation Team” should be set up to examine the cases of Asia Bibi and all others in prison in Pakistan for blasphemy, according to the Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC), which since 1985 has spoken up for the rights of the country’s tiny Christian minority. Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five, was sentenced…

Berkeley tragedy shines a light on vital pastoral service

Retired Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah of Jerusalem speaks about religious co-existence and forgiveness during a prayer service at the Benedictine Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha, Israel, following a June 18 arson attack that damaged the roof and two rooms. (CNS photo/Mary Knight) 

Knock Shrine has been recognised by a leading tourism website for its excellence in hospitality. The world renowned Marian shrine in Co. Mayo received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for the top performing tourist attraction as reviewed by tourists on the world’s largest travel site. Knock Shrine Rector, Fr Richard Gibbons said he was…

The former chief executive of the Catholic Church’s child safeguarding body has initiated personal injury proceedings against his former employer, RTÉ has reported. Ian Elliott, who was CEO of the Church’s child safeguarding body for six years until 2013, made an application for stress-related injury against his former employer via the personal injuries assessment board…

Leaving Certificate students were surprised that the Eucharistic Congress made an appearance instead of an anticipated question on the Treaty in their History exam this year. While some students would have been familiar with the Eucharistic Congress that was held in Dublin in 2012, only those who were well prepared would have been ready for…

Ireland has ‘turned its back’ on Asia Bibi

Scaremongering and shameful silence are causing tension, writes Paul Keenan

Bishop Donal McKeown gives a high five to some of the nearly 3,000 students who attended the Fan the Flame Mass in Celtic Park, Derry for children who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Derry during the past year. See Page 8. Photo: Stephen Latimer