The recent publication of the programme for government includes a commitment to “ensure that all maternity hospitals provide equitable access to termination of pregnancy services.” This objective has raised concerns. Eilís Mulroy, spokesperson for the Pro Life Campaign, speaking to The Irish Catholic explained that “the new government has not made any commitments such as…
A priest who also dons the black shirt and whistle as a Gaelic football referee has said that he hopes the recent rule changes to Gaelic football, employed at last week’s league games, will speed up play that he notices “has slowed down” games he’s officiated over the last number of years. Speaking to The…
The recent unrest involving the future of the Franciscan Friary in Clonmel seems to have come to an end after an undertaking was given by the Abbey House of Prayer Group to end their sit-in last Thursday during High Court proceedings for trespass, but the Mayor of Clonmel is still hoping that mediation can be…
There is still much uncertainty in Syria. A month and a half after the ousting of Bashar al Assad and the seizure of power by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani and his Islamist rebel group Haiat Tahrir al-Sham (Hts), on the one hand scepticism seems to prevail, the fear of a leap backwards towards an imposition of…
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Francis emphasised that the horrors of Auschwitz “must never be forgotten or denied” while also making passionate pleas for peace in current global conflicts. Speaking after the Angelus prayer on Sunday, the Pontiff noted that this year marks 80 years since the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and…
Pope Francis posed Jesus’ profound question “Do you believe this?” to Christians worldwide during an ecumenical vespers service Saturday evening as momentum builds for Catholics and Orthodox to consider celebrating Easter on the same date in this historic anniversary year. Speaking at the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls at the conclusion of the…
Pope Francis has established himself as the most trusted public figure in Italy, according to a recent survey conducted by the Demopolis National Research Institute that analyses trends in Italian society. More than 3,000 Italians participated in the survey carried out in January, expressing their opinion on the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the country, their…
Storm Éowyn left many households without power, water and heat around the island, but the difficulties became an opportunity for the community to unite and support each other. Fr Diarmuid Hogan, Communications Officer for Galway Diocese said that some parishes in the diocese are opening their doors to providing phone-charging, toilets and tea-making facilities. “Across…
More than 5,000 students, families, and other pro-life Catholics packed into the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, for a vigil service last Thursday on the evening before the national March for Life. Attendees filled the pews in the upper church, which is designed to hold about 3,500 people. They crammed into…
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) last Sunday argued that its long-standing refugee program is a “work of mercy” after Vice President JD Vance criticised the bishops’ positions on immigration issues. Vance had made the remarks during an interview on Sunday with Margaret Brennan on CBS News’ “Face the Nation”. Brennan had asked Vance,…
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