Spain’s Salamanca Cathedral is hosting a first-of-its kind exhibition showcasing the first “hyper-realistic” recreation of the body of Christ based on the details derived from the Shroud of Turin. Composed of latex and silicone, the sculpture weighs about 75 kg, and shows the deceased Christ in rigor mortis, with no “false modesty” included, according to…
As parishes in the diocese of Ferns are to be served by teams of priests in the future, Bishop Ger Nash is mulling changes to how priests will be paid. Bishop Nash also proposed transitioning from priest to lay chairs on primary school boards in a statement following a diocesan gathering earlier this month. As…
The Government’s announcement that a time-limited eviction ban, running from November until March, is the “least-worst option”, according to Threshold. The measure means tenants can’t be issued an eviction notice unless they do not pay rent or damage the property. The Chief Executive of the priest-founded housing charity John-Mark McCafferty warned they are seeing a…
Seoul-based Fr Donal O’Keeffe has criticised the “very provocative” military behaviours of countries in East Asia, including the US, following an uptick in missile launches and artillery fire from North Korea into the demilitarised zone. Tensions are “flaring” again between North and South Korea, Fr O’Keeffe said, after North Korea recently fired a barrage of…
A case on whether or not Catholics are entitled to have the record of their baptism destroyed has been adjourned until December. Dublin-based Martin Meany has launched High Court proceedings over what he claims is the Data Protection Commission’s failure to complete an investigation of a complaint he made over the Church’s refusal to destroy…
Irish charity Concern Worldwide have teamed up with nutrition company Kerry Group to support 46,000 Kenyan farmers by providing access to climate-smart agricultural practices. The four-year deal will help farmers to combat the “devastating impact” climate change is having on the Tana River region, Concern said in a statement. Many of the Tana River farmers…
The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations told a committee of the world body that “civilian populations continue to be victims of widespread and systematic attacks”. Where there is “credible evidence” of such attacks, “there must be accountability,” he said. “Crimes against humanity are among the most serious crimes under international law and their…
A New York judge opened the door to legal recognition of multi-partner relationships while ruling in a housing court case. In a ruling on a dispute over a rent-stabilised apartment, Judge Karen May Bacdayan of the Civil Court of the City of New York opined that the legal protection of same-sex relationships shouldn’t be limited…
States use financial muscle to dictate terms with Faith-based NGOs, Ruadhán Jones hears Appreciation for the contribution religious and faith-inspired providers make to social and health services has been replaced by ideology, TD Carol Nolan has said. The Independent TD criticised the “bullish” desire in Ireland to dispense faith-inspired service providers to give the State…
The Irish Franciscans announced on Tuesday that they’re withdrawing from Athlone in response to ageing and reduced membership. The friars and staff will be leaving Athlone on January 6, 2023, with a final Mass of thanksgiving to be celebrated in Athlone friary church on Sunday, January 8. Minister Provincial Fr Aidan McGrath OFM said that the…
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