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Family challenges leave couples reluctant to marry

Address by Bishop Kevin Doran on ‘The Synod on the Family and its Implications for our Understanding of Marriage’.

2015.02.24.

Churches can’t be used for campaign literature

Parishes in Dublin are told that every effort should be made to ensure that their churches are not used for the dissemination of campaign literature from any source.

2015.02.24.

Kidnapped Jesuit is freed in Afghanistan

Indian PM Narendra Modi expresses delight at the release of Fr Alexis Prem Kumar who was kidnapped at gunpoint by suspected Taliban militants on 2 June 2014.

2015.02.24.

Archbishop concerned over levels of violence

"A society which loses a sense of God’s mercy slips into a climate of negativity and violence, of harshness and vindictiveness.”

2015.02.23.

Egyptian martyrs strengthen Mid East Christians

The resolve of Christians in Egypt has been strengthened by ISIS' murder of 21 Christians in Libya according to Coptic Catholic Bishop Youssef Aboul-Kheir of Sohag.

2015.02.23.

Pope warns criminals against using religion

External forms of piety without “a real conversion are not enough to be considered in communion with Christ and his Church”.

2015.02.23.

Archbishops honour unique holiness of Fr Sullivan

Irish Jesuit convert whom Pope Francis declared Venerable last November draws Christian Churches together in remembrance.

2015.02.22.

New Sister professed for Dominicans in Cabra

"Our freedom is not license but has within it the demands and choice of personal and communal responsibility.”

2015.02.22.

Award for priest who serves death row inmates

Fr Pat Murphy, a member St Patrick's Missionary Society in Kilteegan, is to be honoured for his ministry with inmates at Kirikiri maximum security prison in Lagos.

2015.02.22.

“Everyone has a role to play in climate justice”

Government should strengthen Climate Action Bill in line with recommendations of the Joint Committee of the Environment.

2015.02.21.

Poll finding on adoption challenges Govt’s bill

Overwhelming choice for Irish people when a child is being placed for adoption is for child to be placed with a man and a woman.

2015.02.21.

Dialogue makes people stronger – Imam

Christians and Muslims from Ireland and the UK meet to build bridges of understanding at Focolare gathering on dialogue.

2015.02.21.

Government urged to give lead on climate change

Social Justice Ireland calls on the Coalition to ensure its policies on climate change are coherent.

2015.02.20.

End ‘globalisation of indifference’ Pope appeals

Lenten message calls believers to a new conversion - to believe in and live the communion of saints, to reach out to the poor and those 'far away'.

2015.02.20.

Drug companies must end excessive focus on profit

Vatican urges “creative and innovative approach” to intellectual property in order to ensure medicines get to the people who need them.

2015.02.20.

Trócaire Lenten box goes digital via mobile app

New app is suitable for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices and is simple to use for active mobile phone users.

2015.02.19.

Tribute to Communion and Liberation founder

Archbishop of Dublin presides at Mass to mark tenth anniversary of Don Luigi Giussani’s death and 60th anniversary of the founding of his movement.

2015.02.19.

Hollywood star appointed ambassador for St Pio

"Padre Pio is one of the most acclaimed saints of the Holy Church and he himself served in the Italian Military Forces for a short period of time" - actor Joe Mantegna.

2015.02.19.

Cross brings together old & new at Tramore School

CPSMA welcomes announcement by Minister O'Sullivan concerning sustainable school communities.

2015.02.18.

Archbishop launches new Facebook page for Lent

The theme of Trócaire’s 2015 Lenten campaign is ‘Fighting drought and hunger caused by climate change’.

2015.02.18.

Archbishops honour Jesuit on path to sainthood

“Many people believe his prayers have brought the healing power of God into their lives and his tomb is visited daily by those who seek his help.”

2015.02.18.

Children & Family Relationships bill before Cabinet

Legislators urged to press for amendments to bill over concerns about its impact on family life.

2015.02.17.

Young volunteers gather in Northern Ireland

Volunteering can help young people increase self-confidence and develop integrity - John McAreavey.

2015.02.17.

Violence can never be the answer priest warns

Funeral of victim of Fermanagh wedding killing takes place in Athlone.

2015.02.17.

Schoolboy’s death brings life to organ recipients

Priest pays tribute to grieving parents' decision to offer the gift of life to five others through the donation of Oisín’s organs.

2015.02.16.

“We will conquer Rome by Allah’s permission”

ISIS-linked militants post video of mass beheadings of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya.

2015.02.16.

Jesuit honours Archbishop Romero’s witness

"Romero saw the struggle for justice in his country as a struggle against forces that were not simply political and economic, but demonic."

2015.02.16.

Reduce alcohol intake for Lent bishop urges

“The last thing I want to be is a killjoy – I love sports but I do know that the advertising of alcohol in sporting events influences young people extraordinarily.”

2015.02.15.

New cardinals inducted at consistory service

Pope outlines nature of ecclesial service to twenty new prelates.

2015.02.15.

Future of UK’s largest St Patrick’s parade in doubt

Birmingham City Council plans to end funding for city’s annual St Patrick’s Festival from 2016.

2015.02.15.
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