The final document of the Amazon synod has caused “mixed” reaction among the faithful, as it calls for the Pope to consider the ordination of married priests and women for diaconal ordination. Theologian Dr John Murray, based in DCU, said although allowing married priests in isolated South American communities would be “practically useful”, it should…
While Bishop Phonsie Cullinan drew media attention for recent comments critical of yoga and mindfulness in Catholic schools, the hierarchy has said that secular mindfulness has awakened in people a sense of the spiritual nature of life. A Reflection on Mindfulness – Rediscovering the Christian Tradition of Meditation and Contemplation was apparently approved by the…
Violence and looting in Chile is underlined by massive inequality in society, according to an Irish priest, who says it was like “a bomb exploded” this month. Hailing from Kilkenny Fr John Greene, who is on loan to the Columbans from the Archdiocese of Dublin, told The Irish Catholic all the supermarkets in his area…
Ashley Bratcher, lead actress in the box office hit Unplanned will be the keynote speaker at the Pro Life Campaign National Conference in the RDS, Dublin, this Saturday, November 2. The movie about Abby Johnson’s journey from Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director to one of America’s most effective pro-life voices reached No.4 in box office sales across…
Pro-life voters in the North are targeting the SDLP for the party’s refusal to intervene over Westminster’s imposition of abortion on the region. As part of their ‘Fight Back’ campaign Precious Life held protests outside the constituency offices of SDLP leader Colum Eastwood and Mark H Durkin. Organisers say the protests are in response to…
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis on Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia and any form of physician-assisted suicide, as well as voicing their support of palliative end-of-life care. The document was signed at the Vatican on October 28 by Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, head of the Pontifical Academy…
Amid an unprecedented, massive uprising of the Lebanese population demanding a sweeping overhaul of the country’s political system, leaders of Catholic, Orthodox and evangelical churches in Lebanon assured the people: “We hear your cry.” In a statement following their emergency meeting last week led by Cardinal Bechara Rai, Maronite patriarch, the Christian leaders said of…
Catholics are being urged to mark the Aid to the Church in Need ‘week of witness’ by praying for those persecuted for their faith. Wednesday, November 27 – known as Red Wednesday – will see many churches and other buildings illuminated in red to recall Christian martyrs and those who have died for their faith.…
The political and economic protests roiling Haiti are causing unprecedented lawlessness and impunity, compounding the suffering of Haitians, said the head of an Italian foundation working there. “I know there are other situations around the world that are difficult and appealing for our attention, but here this is really a potential catastrophic situation,” said Fiammetta…
Ireland is relying too heavily on foreign businesses rather than supporting Irish companies according to a prominent economist and bishop, after hundreds of jobs were lost after a Cork company closed. Formerly of UCD, economist Prof. Ray Kinsella told The Irish Catholic that multinational companies will go where the benefits are greatest and costs are…
Chai Brady