Des Fisher’s ‘incisive’ work gave Irish Catholics an insight into the momentous event that was Vatican II, writes Michael Kelly

A Christian missionary from Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, was shot in her home in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a robbery at the weekend. Maud Kells (75), a missionary with the Christian group WEC International, is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot twice and wounded in the shoulder. Ms Kells, who…

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Just 10% of Massgoers receive bishops’ letter on marriage

More than 30 young people from the Diocese of Kilmore received their Pope John Paul II Awards at a special ceremony in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre.  Four candidates received the Papal Cross Award, which is the highest award on offer and involves a commitment of 26 weeks to parish work and social awareness. All of…

British artist Peter Pinder paints a miniature statue of Pope Francis at his house near Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the Philippines next week. See page 4. Photo: CNS

The 45th year of the annual SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) Christmas campaign in Cork was a great success, thanks to the open-heartedness of Cork people, according to the young fundraisers. “SHARE has always been strongly supported by the people of Cork and we are delighted that this year was…

Pictured with the first prize, a Honda Jazz, at the launch of a fundraising draw for St Patrick's cathedral parish in Armagh are: Fr Peter McAnenly Adm.; Raymond Donnelly, Donnelly Group; Archbishop Eamon Martin; Caroline Caherty, Business Finance Manager; Gerard Davidson, draw co-ordinator; Paddy Hughes, Donnelly Group and Pearse Dynes, chair of Armagh parish pastoral…

Police in the Philippines have warned that protecting Pope Francis during his five-day visit to the country next week is expected to be much more difficult than protecting US President Barack Obama who visited the nation’s capital, Manila, last year. While the Philippine National Police (PNP) has not received any information on a threat to…

Two Irish bishops will be part of an international delegation visiting the Holy Land next week to show support for the Christian community in Gaza. Joining a delegation of 14 prelates from Europe, America and South Africa who will travel to the Holy Land from January 11-15, Bishop Kieran O’Reilly, the newly appointed Archbishop of…