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Pope concerned by anti-Christian violence in Africa

Pontiff warns of urgent need to promote a dialogue of life with Muslims to discourage violence against Christians.

2014.09.08.

Cardinal Dolan of NY leads Mullingar celebration

Cathedral of Christ the King marks 75th anniversary with day of jubilations.

2014.09.07.

Irish nun who removed IS flag in social cohesion call

77-year-old Sr Christine Frost warns social deprivation and sense of grievance pushing Muslim youth into arms of extremists.

2014.09.07.

Bishop Doran appeals for prayers for Iraq

Britain’s Prince Charles tells Chaldean Patriarch he is “heartbroken” by the situation in Iraq.

2014.09.07.

First catholic secondary school in 30 years opens

Local parents predominantly favoured Le Chéile Trust to educate their children.

2014.09.06.

Bishop Crean calls for prayers for O’Driscoll family

"To see your own child dead is just unimaginable" - Fr Tom Naughton

2014.09.06.

John Bradburne recalled on anniversary of his death

Claims of at least two miraculous cures linked to Bradburne.

2014.09.06.

SVP rejects criticisms over Galway LBGT funding

Amach! group invites Bishop Drennan to meet members and hear about their work and plans.

2014.09.05.

Celebs back education as way to avoid homelessness

Taoiseach's appearance in Focus Ireland video provokes criticism saying Govt has done nothing to ameliorate plight of homeless.

2014.09.05.

Italian bishops rally around anti mafia priest

Solidarity statement issued after mafia boss issues death threat against Fr Luigi Ciotti.

2014.09.05.

Archbishop Welby condemns IS militants’ brutality

"We are seeing an extreme religious ideology that knows no limits in its persecution of those who are culturally or religiously different."

2014.09.04.

Boston Globe launches new catholic news website

“We saw an opportunity to fill a need. There’s a real hunger" - Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory.

2014.09.04.

Man charged with abuse of Thai surrogate twins

Debate over commercial surrogacy reignites following latest revelations concerning another Australian couple.

2014.09.04.

Amnesty finds evidence of ethnic cleansing in Iraq

Report warns Assyrian Christians, Yazidis, Turkmen and Shabaks 'risk being wiped out'.

2014.09.03.

Holy Spirit, not theology, is the source of faith: Pope

"You can have five degrees in theology, but not have the Spirit of God. Maybe you'll be a great theologian, but you are not a Christian," Pontiff warns.

2014.09.03.

Religious leaders to attend Antwerp peace conference

Sant'Egidio Community’s ‘Peace is the Future’ conference to dialogue against backdrop of the centenary of the First World War.

2014.09.03.

Pope and Patriarch call for greater care for creation

"Safeguard the life and health of people by respecting the environment and nature” - Pontiff.

2014.09.02.

Brother Kevin to be awarded Freedom of Dublin

Tributes for 79-year-old Capuchin who oversees the feeding of 800 people a day.

2014.09.02.

Criminalise buyers of sex in Ireland Carter urges

“Prostitution is inherently violent towards women and girls” former US president warns.

2014.09.02.

NI is still not a society at peace with itself: Bishop

Ceasefires and decommissioning in people's hearts needed Bishop Donal McKeown warns.

2014.09.01.

Archbishop prays for Irish peace-keepers

Archbishop Martin also suggests "Church must find new ways of listening to the special witness of married couples."

2014.09.01.

Concern over higher poverty levels in rural Ireland

By 2025 the number of people in Ireland aged over 85 years will have doubled: SJI.

2014.09.01.

Former Taoiseach and Nuncio launch new facility

Fundraising campaign aims to cover cost of new retirement home for returned Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

2014.08.31.

Pope meets with Gaza parish priest

"Everyone is thanking God that a durable ceasefire agreement has been reached."

2014.08.31.

Catholic legislators play vital role: Cardinal Parolin

“As shapers of policy your role is ... to be ‘a leaven in the world’ in favour of the family, local community and your respective nations."

2014.08.31.

Two FG TDs seeking new abortion referendum

"The only way forward that I can see is to take [article 40.3.3] out of the Constitution altogether”: Olivia Mitchell.

2014.08.30.

Catholic paper declines ad for Mary McAleese talk

Australian catholic newspaper accuses former head of state of having an "agenda" over her views on women's ordination and homosexuality.

2014.08.30.

Legion of Christ leader retracts ‘awful’ statement

Parallel drawn between Mary Magdalene and disgraced founder Marcial Maciel.

2014.08.30.

Parishes urged to support ‘Walk to Church’ initiative

“I hope the initiative might focus prayers and generosity on displaced Christians and the persecuted minorities of Iraq and the Middle East.”

2014.08.29.

Lough Derg appeals for greater pilgrim support

Numbers participating in three-day retreats down, but numbers attending one-day retreats up 16 percent.

2014.08.29.
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