"The people are really tired. They need psychological support and religious support because it has been a lot to deal with in a very short period of time," – Ms Yammine from Youth of Hope.
“This donation is intended as a sign of His Holiness’s attention and closeness to the affected population and of his fatherly closeness to people in serious difficulty,” – Vatican press release.
“I don’t know how I came out of it basically unscathed. It feels like a miracle. I’m lucky to be alive," says Trócaire head of operations in the Lebanon.
“All of us are aware of the fragility of human life, its survival and its integrity. My prayer is for all the people of Beirut that they will find comfort at this time" - Archbishop Michael Jackson.
Those interested in entering the poetry competition are encouraged to explore a local to global perspective and reflect on Ireland’s own history of hunger and migration.
"This latest move is further evidence of the disregard the US administration has for the lives of vulnerable people." – Éamonn Meehan
This year’s theme was ‘Forced to Flee’ which inspired a moving and thought-provoking selection of poems on the themes of displacement and seeking refuge.
One of the aims of the visit is to learn more about the impact of the Syrian crisis throughout the region and to discuss how schools and churches can link up.
The Mingy Prayerbook App contains multi-denominational prayers and reflections for army personnel and their families and colleagues.
Bishops and catholic aid agency concerned over the pace of the EU and Irish response to the plight of thousands of refugees.
“At this very moment, bombs are raining down on the residential neighbourhoods of the city. There may be as many as 60 dead and 300 wounded."
Former chaplain at Sarsfield Barracks has served on overseas missions in Kosovo, Chad and the Lebanon.
On Syria and Iraq Pontiff appeals, “We need to find a solution, which is never a violent one, because violence only creates new wounds”.
Christians in Quaryatay have been living in fear of IS since May this year, when Fr Jacques Mourad, the Syrian-Catholic priest responsible for Mar Elian convent, was kidnapped.
Irish Churches Peace Project (ICPP) promotes community reconciliation through the Churches.
Irish Churches’ Peace Project event to look at the contribution of Churches to the vital work of promoting reconciliation and peace.
Two projects whose work benefits women and their communities receive ‘Women: Sowers of Development’ prize at Vatican event.
71-year-old President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue takes over from Cardinal Bertone.
Sheer number of refugees is having a devastating impact.
€5.3m will help provide emergency food, water and healthcare to some of the most vulnerable Syrians.
Workshop talks aimed at enabling "the people of Syria, the region and the world to conceive of a new beginning."
Contribution recognises unprecedented scale of the crisis - Minister Costello.
Refugee crisis similar in scale to Rwandan crisis of 1994.
