Opus Dei in Argentina has responded to a BBC news story about a complaint made to the Vatican by 43 women who claim to have been exploited by the Catholic apostolate. In a communiqué, Opus Dei told ACI Prensa that it considers it necessary “to set up a listening and study commission that will allow…
Volunteer opportunities’ at Catholic hospital in Kenya. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Mutomo in Kenya are offering opportunities for volunteers both at the hospital and in the community. The hospital partners with organisations for volunteer and residency programs as well as community health programs such as children and mothers’ initiatives, water and sanitation. They also…
Pope Francis appoints personal health assistant The Vatican announced August 4 that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant”. Pope Francis has selected Massimiliano Strappetti, a Vatican nurse whom the Pope has credited with saving his life, to provide additional assistance as the 85-year-old Pope faces mobility problems. “A nurse, a man with a…
Letter insists younger faithful embrace Church teaching EXCLUSIVE Hundreds of young Catholics have signed a letter to Church leaders challenging the widespread perception that younger people in the Church want teachings to change. The organisers of the letter – which attracted more than 500 signatures in less than a week from young committed Catholics before…
The country’s largest pro-life rally could be banned or face re-routing in the capital under controversial proposals being drawn up by Fianna Fáil Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Mr Donnelly has vowed to ban any pro-life protests or events within 100 metres of where abortions are carried out in so-called ‘exclusion zones’ despite the fact that…
The Church in Cork and Ross has to embrace change now or it will be left with no choice, Bishop Fintan Gavin has warned in a pastoral letter, August 2. The Bishop of Cork and Ross comments came as he announced structural changes to the diocese, with the introduction of ‘families of parishes’. “We have…
Staff reporter There is no “causal link” between priestly celibacy and the abuse of children, according to a recent report. The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry published the finding in ‘The psychology of individuals who abuse children – Roundtable 1 Findings’. The experts stated that celibacy may involve problems ranging from many of those who are…
Ukrainians pray peace will come quickly, but getting there “must include” justice and respect for Ukraine’s recognised borders, the recently appointed Apostolic Visitor to Ukrainian Catholics in Ireland has said. Bishop Kenneth Nowkowski’s comments come following a controversial letter from Sabina Higgins, wife to the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. In it, she called…
Staff reporter The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Kazakhstan in September and attend an inter-religious meeting in the capital city, Nur-Sultan. Francis is expected to meet the Russia Orthodox Patriarch Kirill – a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine – and impress upon him the immorality of the Russian operation. “Accepting the…
Staff reporter Fr John O’Laverty (30) was ordained to the priesthood for the diocese of Down and Connor in the parish of Bright, Co. Down, on Sunday. Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor, who ordained Fr O’Laverty, said it was a “joyful” day and prayed in his homily that God’s “angelic light” will inspire…
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