Midwives to take ‘lead role’ in abortions

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…

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…

Trio kidnapped in April

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…

Fifteen dead as gunmen storm church in Bangui

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement will hold its annual conference this June 28 and 29 at the Concert Hall, RDS, Dublin. The weekend will be one of teaching, testimony, Eucharist; praise of God in music, song and words. The main speaker for the event will be Ralph Martin from the United States, while Archbishop Diarmuid…

Lack of response despite high number of attacks

‘We are getting to where we can say yes, now is the time’

Renewed drive against Christian communities