Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke to WMOF pilgrims today about the importance of marriage preparation and support, explaining that the sacrament is an ongoing journey into God’s presence.
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WMOF2018 official vestments and more explained
Chai BradyIntroducing some of the liturgical elements featuring during WMOF2018 is Fr Damien McNeice, head of the Liturgy Committee. This includes the vestments worn during Masses, chalices, ciboria, the processional cross and the penal cross that will be on the altar during the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park on August 26. Beside the new green…
Garda Superintendent talks to us about WMOF2018 arrangements
Colm FitzpatrickGarda Superintendent Thomas Murphy spoke to our journalist Colm Fitzpatrick about the travel arrangements for people wanting to see Pope Francis next month for the World Meeting of Families.
Archbishop isn’t ruling out papal visit to North
The Primate of All Ireland has said he isn’t “ruling out the possibility” of Pope Francis visiting the North of Ireland at some point in the future, and that it may have to be a “specific” visit. Speaking in Maynooth University on June 11, Archbishop of Armagh Eamonn Martin said there’s disappointment at the “level…
Archbishop Eamon Martin speaks about the papal visit and WMOF preparations
Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, today speaking about his disappointment of no papal visit to the North and his excitement for the World Meeting of Families this August.
Govt abortion pill tactic is red herring – LoveBoth
A leading pro-life group has condemned the actions of Minister of Health Simon Harris for “cynically” using the issue of abortion pills to argue for the repeal of the Eighth Amendment and has suggested that better solutions to this issue are needed. Speaking at a press conference in Dublin today, LoveBoth spokesperson Caroline Simons said…
Government trying to ‘dupe’ public into belief abortion helps mental health – psychiatrist
An Irish psychiatrist has said the Government inserted the mental health clause into proposed abortion legislation to “dupe the public” into thinking abortion will help mental health issues. Dr Patricia Casey and 25 other psychiatrists released an open letter today saying it is “dishonest” to dub the proposed legislation ‘healthcare’. They write: “Given the experience…
Campaigners warn of ‘rigged referendum’ after Google decision
Greg DalyNiamh Uí Bhriain explains why Google’s decision is a serious threat to the referendum process The three leading pro-life groups campaigning for the retention of Ireland’s constitutional protection for the unborn have called on Google to reconsider its decision to block all advertising in connection with the upcoming referendum. Speaking at a press…
Proposed abortion law will not be restrictive – Iona Institute
Speaking today at Dublin’s Buswells Hotel, Maria Steen of the Iona Institute showed that compared to abortion laws elsewhere in Europe, the Government proposals on a prospective abortion law are anything but restrictive.
Ade Stack shares heartfelt story at LoveBoth’s press conference
Campaigning against abortion, Ade Stack tells reporters she has been a victim of sexual assault as a child, developed sepsis while pregnant, had a surprise pregnancy at the age of 45 and chose to give birth to a child who only survived for 8 months, at a LoveBoth press conference today. She is calling for…