“No civilisation has ever prevailed if it does not believe in, and affirm, its own values”, writes Mary Kenny

“it does not matter what you identify yourself as, so long as you work on behalf of the human rights of others”, writes Breda O’Brien

Greg Daly examines the working document for this October’s synod of bishops

Poets and creative writers provide comforting words in times of grief

An unforgettable experience awaits pilgrims, writes Bishop Kevin Doran

“The danger area of modern environmentalism is not the love of nature, but a hatred of people”, writes Mary Kenny

The tragic loss of lives in Berkeley has revealed just how vital Irish chaplaincy services abroad are, writes Cathal Barry

The SVP’s budgetary proposals are considered by Greg Daly

Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment is a stinging critique of humanity’s treatment of the environment, writes Cathal Barry

There hasn’t always been such furore around the publication of papal encyclicals, writes Cathal Barry