“It can be very difficult for parents to provide for the material needs of their children" and there are children who live and sleep in very inadequate situations.
Sr Stella Matutina's campaigning on behalf of the rights of the native peoples of Mindanao recognised by City of Weimar human rights award.
Bishop of Achonry leds the annual pilgrimage to Máméan last Sunday and urged the faithful to look after and preserve God's handiwork.
'Summit of Consciences for the Climate' focuses on citizen involvement. Meanwhile Trócaire disappointed that Climate Bill shelved till after summer recess. "This latest delay will see us lose yet more time completing legislation on what is the most pressing issue facing the planet today," says Trócaire Executive Director.
“It is not for us to judge people, but that doesn't mean that we should not make objective moral judgements,” Bishop Kevin Doran.
Three years would give people an opportunity to address Laudato Si’s recommendations in the local church in the first year, nationally in the second year and globally in the third year.
Pope’s unprecedented intervention must have a positive impact on the vital climate negotiations this year, says Trócaire.
“The pity of war should never be far from our prayers and our thoughts at such a time as this” - Archbishop Richard Clarke.
Some accuse the Church of not doing enough to stop the amendment; others criticise Church for stridently presenting a message that was out of touch with the people.
"Will those who sincerely believe that marriage is between a man and a woman be forced to act against their faith and conscience?” - Bishop Martin Drennan.
"See the world through the eyes of God the Creator: the earth is an environment to be safeguarded, a garden to be cultivated”.
"We cannot let Ireland continue to shirk its responsibilities around climate change."
Archbishop Martin dedicates new altar in Dublin parish.
Synod votes in 'Go Green' week, the largest national week of student action on climate.
Water justice is the theme of this year’s Creation Time.
