Christian social justice work has generally become more politicised over the last decade, Dr Anna Rowlands warns. A month ago, the new US Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, achieved what most theologians fail to do in a lifetime: to make Thomas Aquinas and St Augustine headline news. Following an interview on Fox…
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, the An Post launched two new special stamps celebrating the achievements of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). In Ireland, women still only represent 25% of STEM jobs according to data from the OECD, 2018. The two Irish scientists featured in the stamps are the…
Dublin Diocese has recently seen 80 catechumens being elected for the Easter sacraments. Archbishop Dermot Farrell, who witnessed this occasion on Sunday, March 9, shared his joy at the growing number of individuals seeking to deepen their faith. During his homily, the archbishop expressed that this is a sign of hope for the Church in…
The gathering featured various speakers to encourage participation and spread awareness. Fr Marius O’Reilly, who introduced the program, recalled over 10,000 attendees in the past two years and jokingly set a bold goal of 2 million for this year. The event began with the Rosary, led by Fr Pat Lombard, followed by an introduction from…
Lent began last week, with many gathering to celebrate the Catholic Faith on Ash Wednesday. Starting the 40-days journey not only with Mass, but also with priests going to the streets to meet the faithful. Queen’s University Belfast gathered over 2,000 people (students, staff and friends) across three Masses celebrated on Ash Wednesday. Fr John…
Syria’s top Christian leaders have condemned the recent killing and wounding of hundreds of Alawites, many civilians, by security forces and Islamist gunmen linked to the country’s new rulers. The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) issued an urgent appeal for prayers, warning of escalating violence that has targeted innocent civilians, including…
People across Sri Lanka have united to protect elephants, an animal revered in Buddhist culture, after increasing deaths from collisions with passenger trains. The issue garnered widespread attention after a passenger train truck a herd, killing six elephants in Habarana. In response, the Centre for Environmental Justice petitioned Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court urging coordinated efforts…
Baroness Nuala O’Loan has said that religious orders could help parishes and dioceses by selling assets to financially support evangelisation. She said that some people find strength during difficult times by simply sitting in a church or taking part in community activities. However, maintaining those churches and resources open can be a financial difficulty to…
The ‘ReArm Europe’ plan proposes 800 billion euros of arms spending in the Old Continent. But would this really guarantee our security? The increase in economic resources for armaments has once again become an instrument of relations between states, showing that peace is only possible and achievable if it is based on a balance…
Renowned adventurer Bear Grylls will headline Flame 25, a sold-out gathering of 10,000 young Catholics at OVO Wembley Arena on March 15. The event, themed Unstoppable: Fan the Flame of Hope, is a celebration of faith featuring powerful worship, dynamic performances, and uplifting talks. Bear Grylls, OBE, known for his survival skills and a former…
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