A renowned “tower of strength” priest who ministered to people devasted by the 1993 Greysteel Massacre in the North has died. Fr Stephen Kearney (76) was the curate of Faughanvale and Lower Cumber parish in Derry before he died on Friday. He gave strength to the families of the eight people who were killed after…
Filipinos appealed for help as a fifth tropical storm or typhoon hit their country in a three-week period. These included the strongest typhoon since 2013 and the biggest floods since 2009. The latest, Typhoon Vamco – or Ulysses as it is known in Philippines – left at least 42 dead and 20 missing. Rescue workers…
Pro-life group Precious Life have criticised health officials for assuming and making plans for up 6,500 abortions per year in Northern Ireland. The figure was found in the notes of a meeting involving officials from Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Board held last December. Health officials discussed how many abortions they would need to…
A video circulating on social media has seen the youth of Ireland pleading for a return to Mass and the sacraments. Posted by the “We need Worship” Facebook page, the video has garnered nearly 8,000 views and expresses the view that religious services are among the safest forms of social activity to participate in. “We…
Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has called for society to heed the “silent cry” of those who have found themselves facing unforeseen challenges as a result of Covid-19. Speaking on World Day of the Poor, Bishop Leahy said that poverty has suddenly appeared in a variety of guises, like loss of life but also for…
Pope Francis calls Joe Biden to congratulate him on election success Pope Francis called President-elect Joe Biden early November 12 to congratulate him on winning the U.S. presidential election. “The president-elect thanked His Holiness for extending blessings and congratulations and noted his appreciation for His Holiness’s leadership in promoting peace, reconciliation and the common bonds…
World Youth Day 2023 organisers urge youth to join ‘great national movement’ The organisers of World Youth Day 2023 invited young Portuguese Catholics this week to prepare for the event by taking part in a two-day nationwide mission. They urged youngsters to join a “a great national movement that intends to bring hope and joy…
The Passionist Fathers are to commemorate the 300th anniversary of their founding with a jubilee celebration beginning November 22.
Pope Francis called Catholics to follow Mary in “putting our life in the Lord’s hands” with humility and trust, at his weekly general audience. Continuing his series of audience talks about prayer, Pope Francis reflected on Mary as a model of prayer. “There is no better way to pray than to place oneself like Mary…
A group representing Christian ministers across the country say it is hopeful of a return to public worship in early December. Irish Church Together was amongst a wide group of faith representatives who met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin yesterday (Tuesday) to press for a return to communal celebrations when restrictions go to level three. Paddy…
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