An Irish missionary has blasted Brazil’s president for his “complete lack of direction” during the coronavirus crisis, and for putting the economy before the poor. Fr Brendan Foley CSSp, the Superior of the Brazil South-West Province of the Spiritans and PP in Perus, São Paulo, said as the virus is expected to peak in June…
Irish humanitarian aid agency, GOAL, has reached more than 10 million vulnerable people with vital Covid-19 awareness messaging and supports across its 13 countries of operation since the start of the crisis in March. The agency said it has to date reached more than 9.5 million people with coronavirus media messaging in eight of its countries,…
As Pope Francis entrusted China to the Blessed Virgin, police in Hong Kong were firing tear gas and water cannon at protesters rallying against China’s plans to impose a new security law on the territory. The Holy Father imparted a special Apostolic Blessing upon China for the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians at…
Former Irish rugby international Eric Miller has revealed that he found his Faith enriches his life after his retirement from the sport. In an interview at the weekend, Mr Miller said he leaned heavily on his belief in God once he stepped away from the professional game. “We rely on God to lead our lives…
Ruadhán Jones “I identify as a Christian first and foremost, that informs everything I do,” said Cáit Glass, Derry Ladies Gaelic football captain from 2017 to 2019. In a video for Derry Diocese, Cáit said captaining her county was “an amazing experience” and “wouldn’t have been the same without my Faith behind me”. “It…
More than 88 laureates and children’s rights advocates have called on world leaders to prioritise vulnerable children in the Covid-19 pandemic. Indian Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s foundation Laureates and Leaders for Children has also asked for a US$1 trillion financial package to protect children. “The Catholic Church has always a special place and concern…
The Vatican Museums will reopen on June 1, two days before Italy opens its borders to European visitors after nearly three months of lockdown. Entrance will only be possible via prior reservation to limit the number of people in the museum and stagger entrance times. All visitors will be required to wear a mask, and…
Nursing homes were left isolated as the Government rushed to prioritise hospitals as the coronavirus struck, it has been claimed. The chief executive of Nursing Homes Ireland has told the Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 that key State organisations left nursing homes and their residents isolated in the early days of the pandemic. The NHI and the Health…
The President’s Award is to launch its ‘Maith Thú’ campaign to commend young people for their resilience through the Covid-19 pandemic. Maith Thú celebrates the achievements of young people who have completed their Gaisce Award and offers encouragement to those needing extra support to finish their award activities during the crisis. “Unfortunately, this year there…
Ecuadorian bishops have denounced those who take advantage of the Covid-19 crisis to get rich fraudulently as a “very serious crime”. In a declaration entitled ‘Crisis and hope’, the bishops stress that the “serious health crisis has highlighted the endemic defects of the State that have never been addressed in a clear and decisive way”.…
Chai Brady