Michael KellyMichael Kelly reflects on Pope Francis words on “elderly and haggard” Europe
Category: Opinion
Mixed feelings on the Church’s role in 1916 commemorations
Mary Kenny“You’d be forgiven for thinking that 1916 has now become a brand”, writes Mary Kenny
The Church needs to separate decision-making from ordination
Nuala O’LoanDespite Pope Francis’ appreciation of “the feminine genius”, women still have not been granted “a proper place in decision-making in the Church”, writes Nuala O’Loan
Reconciliation is the sacrament of ‘new life’
Courtney McGrailWhile we may not be able to change the past, we can learn from our mistakes, writes Dominic O’Reilly
What is the point of the synod?
Dear Editor, Am I alone in wondering what is the point of the Synod on the Family? The media sells it as a guise of finding pastoral solutions to the question of Holy Communion and divorced and remarried persons. The ability to receive Holy Communion is determined by being in a state of grace. One…
Decentralising Church is no panacea
‘Shambolic governance’ has turned this synod into what ‘resembles a medieval papal court’, writes Editor Michael Kelly
Even billionaires need to seek help to tackle alcoholism
Tragedies may lead us to “disabling” addictions, but treatment can help us overcome the darkness, writes Mary Kenny
‘Mistake’ to overlook abuse – Primate
Cathal BarryArchbishop Eamon Martin tells Cathal Barry why he chose to tackle the issue of abuse at the Synod of Bishops
Synod is told to beware of giving in to hopelessnes
David QuinnChurch will have to think about how to present its teachings on the family, writes David Quinn
Papal trip to Ireland should include Matt Talbot shrine
Dear Editor, Your front page story in last week’s The Irish Catholic (08/10/2015) focused on a possible papal visit to Ireland in 2018 and the places that may be included in his itinerary. If he were to come he should also visit the Shrine of Matt Talbot. This was actually included in John Paul II’s…
