As the North’s Assembly election nears, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín said that Stormont is not working and he is confident his party offers a realistic alternative. Mr Tóibín added that republican communities in the North are “frustrated” and “shocked” by Sinn Féin and the SDLP’s position on abortion and civil rights. Election The North’s Assembly…
People are able to shop around when it comes to food but the rising energy costs for homes could lead to a “serious crisis”, according to Fr Peter McVerry SJ who is receiving an influx of requests for help with electricity and gas bills. This comes as Ireland saw the largest annual increase in food…
Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel of Addis Ababa welcomed a humanitarian truce to allow aid to reach millions of people in the war-affected region of Tigray. The government announced the indefinite and immediate truce March 24 and urged the Tigray defence forces to desist from all acts of further aggression. In response, Tigrayan military leaders said they…
Staff Reporter An award-winning life coach will help the Catholic Grandparents Association’s promote grandparents’ wellbeing and empowerment on their next Faith Café. Life coach, author and speaker Tara Rafter will speak via Zoom on the theme of “the wellbeing and empowerment of Grandparents in a post-pandemic world”, on Tuesday April 12 at 7:30pm. Time “As…
The chairman of Germany’s Catholic bishops’ conference has responded to a strongly worded critique of the “Synodal Way” by his Polish counterpart. Bishop Georg Batzing said in a March 16 letter that he sought “a real theological exchange” with Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki over the direction of the controversial multi-year process bringing together Germany’s bishops and…
Pope Francis, in a video message recorded on their bishop’s phone, encouraged Catholics in Hong Kong and in mainland China to be strong in the face of challenges, to be good citizens and to pray for him as he prays for them. Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan of Hong Kong, a Jesuit who was ordained a…
Ireland must step up to meet escalating needs in Ukraine Irish charities have called on the Government to “step up” and meet the escalating humanitarian needs in Ukraine as millions are displaced by the war. Dóchas, the Irish Association of Non-Governmental Development Organisations, said “the humanitarian crisis within Ukraine is becoming more critical by the…
Bishop-elect of Rumbek receives heroic reception Father Christian Carlassare, the bishop-elect of Rumbek, returned to his see March 23 to jubilation, as he emphasised his intention to build unity in the diocese. The priest was shot in the legs shortly after his March 2021 nomination as Bishop of Rumbek. He was cared for at a…
Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland Eamon Martin has asked the Faithful of Ireland to join Pope Francis, the bishops and clergy of the world in prayer as they consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The consecration is due to take place this evening, March 25, when Pope Francis will…
Chai Brady and Ruadhán Jones Catholic schools across the country are already seeing “significant numbers” of children fleeing the Russian onslaught of Ukraine and have pledged to do whatever it takes to make places for them. Parish school leaders north and south say that the situation is moving very quickly with more than 200,000 refugees…
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