An Armenian Catholic bishop told OSV News that tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have been “completely disregarded for political and economic profits”, as Azerbaijan takes control over their former home.
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Jerusalem church leaders call for peace following deadly Hamas attack
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem united in a call for peace and justice amid unfolding violence, following a surprise attack by Hamas in southern Israel, which has left hundreds of Israelis dead, among them civilians and dozens of soldiers and police who were killed battling the Hamas fighters.
British PM says traditional understanding of gender ‘common sense’
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted on Wednesday, October 4, that the fact that “a man is a man and a woman is a woman” is “common sense”.
St Mary’s Baldoyle goes co-ed
St Mary’s Secondary School Baldoyle has announced its transformation to a co-educational school from September 2024.
Two churches ‘completely destroyed’ in Chile arson attack
St Alberto Hurtado Chapel in the Archdiocese of Concepción and St Joseph Church of the Diocese of Linares were set on fire over the weekend. Both churches are located in central Chile.
Motherhood a gift not a liability Vatican tells UN
Through a “narrow focus on pregnancy prevention” and the promotion of abortion, many international organisations too often view motherhood as a liability to the advancement of women, the Vatican said.
‘Red Mass’ marks opening of legal year in Dublin
Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell celebrated the annual ‘Red Mass’ to mark the opening of the legal year in St Michan’s Church, the Four Courts parish church, on October 2.
Faith-filled families and Catholic groups fuelling vocations rise
Youth ministry, Faith-filled families and happy priests are helping fuel priestly vocations for Ireland’s dioceses according to vocation directors, with 15 new seminarians entering formation this year The Irish Catholic can reveal.
‘Confusion’ as Pope signals some same-sex unions can receive blessing
An Irish theologian has raised concerns about Pope Francis’ responses to questions from five cardinals, dubbing them “confusing”, particularly the Pope’s signalling that some same-sex unions can receive blessings.
Leaving Cert sex ed draft provides ‘vital space’ for Catholic schools’ ethos
A new draft curriculum for sexual education for senior cycle students in secondary schools “provides vital space” for Catholic schools to teach the curriculum according to their ethos, a Catholic body has said.

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