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Bishops promote prayers for peace initiative

Prayers include the prayer of St Francis, a prayer by Cardinal Newman, and a prayer at bedtime.

2014.07.28.

Christians must be agents of hope: Archbishop

In his homily for Reek Sunday, Archbishop Neary questions if Christians “have become accustomed to Christianity being marginalised in the public domain."

2014.07.27.

Book celebrates life of retired CofI Archbishop

Launch of Dr Donald Caird's biography coincides with centenary celebrations of Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise, the Irish Guild of the Church.

2014.07.27.

Vatican calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza

“We utterly condemn the risks to civilians by both the rocket fire and the military invasions”: Trócaire’s Executive Director, Éamonn Meehan.

2014.07.26.

Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in US

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput claims Pontiff has accepted invitation for September 2015 event.

2014.07.26.

Pope meets persecuted Sudanese Christian

Pontiff thanks Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag for “her steadfast witness of faith."

2014.07.25.

Archbishop lashes shameful level of homelessness

Difficulty in accessing social protection payments linked to escalating homelessness crisis.

2014.07.24.

Pope Francis issues ‘Day for Life’ message

Combat culture of death with adequate legal protection Pontiff urges.

2014.07.24.

Bishop calls for prayers for Middle East

Bishop McAreavey appeals on behalf of persecuted and endangered Christian communities and calls for an end to the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Israel.

2014.07.23.

Rockwell College marks 150th anniversary

Archbishop of Cashel & Emly pays tribute to Spiritan story which began on 20 July 1864.

2014.07.23.

Church must seek out all victims of abuse

No room for exclusivity within the Church Archbishop Martin warns in Australian address.

2014.07.22.

Irish theologians take part in Brazil congress

Theologians discuss the power of theology to overcome abuses in Church and society.

2014.07.22.

Nuncio warns of scourge of alcoholism

Tribute to Pioneer Total Abstinence Association's spirituality at 60th annual Knock pilgrimage.

2014.07.21.

Irish Church benefits from mature vocations

Three of this summer’s ordinations range in age from late 40s to mid 60s.

2014.07.21.

New priest ordained for Limerick diocese

Fr David Casey's ordination will be the last for the next five or six years.

2014.07.20.

Rise in number of Germans leaving the Church

Limburg bishop's €31m renovation programme on his residence blamed for exodus.

2014.07.20.

ACP critical of appointment of Judge Murphy

Call for Fergal Sweeney’s findings on the Murphy Report to be considered before the terms of reference for the investigation into mother and baby homes are established.

2014.07.19.

Pope Francis prays for victims of MH17

Minister for Foreign Affairs expresses condolences to family of Irish-born victim, Edel Mahady.

2014.07.19.

Focus Ireland calls for 3,000 new homes

Homeless charity warns housing crisis cannot be solved without substantial Government investment in public housing.

2014.07.18.

Catholic nuns prepare to leave Gaza

Death of five children on Thursday follows killing of four boys, aged between nine and 11, on Wednesday.

2014.07.18.

Limerick Bishop welcomes Roy Collins verdict

“Justice has in some small way been done": Bishop Brendan Leahy.

2014.07.17.

Kilmore diocese celebrates Year of Holy Name

Jesus's name used thoughtlessly and carelessly but more often nowadays "deliberately and blasphemously”: Bishop O'Reilly.

2014.07.17.

Vatican cardinal pays tribute to Irish Camillians

On first visit to Ireland, Brazilian Cardinal João Braz de Aviz says Church is in need of purification.

2014.07.16.

Pax Christi decries renewed violence in Gaza

UN Security Council urged to immediately take all necessary measures to end new cycle of violence in Israel and Palestine.

2014.07.16.

Church of England votes for women bishops

First woman bishop could potentially be appointed by the end of the year.

2014.07.15.

Vocations a priority for new Bishop of Elphin

Pope Francis asks Bishop Kevin Doran to give special care to the marginalised, the poor, those in prison and the sick.

2014.07.14.

67-year-old ordained for Kildare & Leighlin

Fr Seán’s experience of family life has the potential to be an enormous help to many people he may encounter in his priesthood: Bishop Nulty

2014.07.14.

New Bishop of Elphin to be ordained today

Bishop-elect Kevin Doran pays tribute to Bishop Jones' 20 years at the helm.

2014.07.13.

Church leaders appeal to EU over Iraq’s Christians

New civil war would threaten the existence of the country’s “very fragile” minority groups.

2014.07.13.

PLC launches Simple Truth Campaign

Pro-life group accuses Government of consistently misleading the public on abortion.

2014.07.12.
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