The papal secretary travelled to Peru at the weekend and delivered a special gift. In his luggage he also had personal words from Leo XIV and an announcement. An unusual gift from the Vatican has attracted attention in the northern Peruvian city of Chiclayo. As the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference announced on Monday (local time), Pope…
Changes to Mass readings will feature language that “is more inclusive” and will not leave out women like previous translations, according to an expert involved in the project. The new lectionary for Mass in Ireland will feature more inclusive language in its Scripture readings, and there are hopes it will “draw the faithful more deeply…
Fr John Murray who was savagely attacked hearing confessions in Downpatrick was recovering from illness after a stay in hospital and preparing to transfer from his parish having turned 75 – retirement age. In one of his final homilies as parish priest he encouraged the faithful to “Bring our anger to God, your frustrations. Bring…
“Maureen didn’t die with her family around her. She died alone, far from home, in circumstances that are now being questioned by those who loved her most. We need to ensure that vulnerable individuals and our family members are protected under Irish legislation,” said Aontú TD for Mayo, Paul Lawless, describing the tragic death of…
The Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has called attacks on members of the Indian community here as “completely and utterly despicable”. Dr Farrell said he will be writing to all parishes and parish councils and to schools to support communities and the gardaí. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Archbishop Dermot Farrell said a small number…
Irish humanitarian Gena Heraty remains in captivity after being abducted from the NPFS compound in Kenscoff, Haiti, along with seven others, including a child. A native of Co. Mayo, Ms Heraty has worked in Haiti for over 30 years, leading a special needs programme for vulnerable children. During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV made…
The Bishop of Killaloe Fintan Monahan will meet with survivors from Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. That Mother and Baby Home ran from 1931 to 1969 and admitted 6,414 women and 6,079 babies were born there. One of the most famous cases regarding that home was the story of Philomena Lee, who had her…
The Bishop of Down and Connor has spoken of the vulnerability of priests following the brutal attack on Canon John Murray in the sacristy of St Patrick’s Church, Downpatrick. After celebrating mass for the bereaved in the town, where the alleged assailant killed a man before brutally assaulting Canon Murray, Bishop McGuckian called for courage…
While the Irish state has deliberately avoided any mention of the word ‘Catholic’ in it’s official communiques about Daniel O’Connell and has no plans in its Programme for Government to commemorate the anniversary of Catholic Emancipation in 2029 – probably the greatest success of O’Connell which won him the title ‘The Liberator’- the Taoiseach did…
Renata Steffens and Rohith Kinattukara It’s a joy to be here as Youth 2000 gather. Everybody who is Catholic, just rejoices to be in the company of so many young people,” Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Phonsie Cullinan told The Irish Catholic at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2025, which took place from August 7-10…
Chai Brady
Renata Steffens
Martina Purdy