Christian ethic of self-giving and generosity challenges the Church, which is called never to be self-promoting: Archbishop Martin.
Social Justice Ireland warns that the number of people with jobs who are in poverty (the ‘working poor’) remains at very high levels.
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly and Bishop Ray Browne appeal to Irish people to hear and respond to the cries of the people of Gaza.
Tens of thousands of families lack adequate shelter while the blockade "dramatically impedes rebuilding" and contributes to desperation, bishops warn.
Marist Education and Community Centre provides kindergarten, secondary level education, and child support programmes for Burmese migrant children.
In 1994, 5.9% of people age 65 or older were ‘at risk’ of poverty. This currently stands at 9.7% of people in this age group.
“‘Development’ is not just about overseas aid. It is not about ‘what we give’ but about ‘how we live’."
Young Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants from 65 countries gather in Czech capital in solidarity and prayer.
120 tonnes of non-perishable food donated to help those in need this Christmas.
Statement marks International Human Rights Day with a call to protect the human rights of those living in poverty, asylum seekers and the trafficked.
Saint of the Gutters had a great love of Christmas and Advent in particular.
Ambassador Madigan looking forward to exploring areas of common interest with the Holy See such as freedom of religion.
On behalf of the Irish people, President pays tribute to the “courageous” health workers, doctors and nurses, battling to contain the virus.
Pontiff marks Feast of All Souls and hails “the anonymous who rest in common graves as unknown saints”.
Missionary 'grounded' in Ireland while Ebola rages in West Africa fundraises to help those she ministers to.
'The Cry of the Earth' reminds Catholics in Ireland of their Christian duty to care for the Earth.
'The Cry of the Earth' pastoral reflection reissued to highlight why and how care of the natural environment is rooted in the Christian faith.
Galway bishop says he will continue to support the SVP in their work to alleviate poverty.
Buckets for Barnardos highlights that one child in ten in Ireland is living in consistent poverty.
Dialogue with social, economic, education, culture, spiritual groupings sought on a shared vision for Irish society.
Levy is clearly out of proportion to low income customers' ability to pay and can be viewed as a regressive tax: SVP.
Combat culture of death with adequate legal protection Pontiff urges.
Families with children, headed by a single parent, have been hardest hit by recessionary measures.
Numbers living in poverty have increased by 120,000 since beginning of the recession, Social Justice Ireland highlights.
Catholic Church hands Brazilian government “Ten Rules for fair play and justice for all".
Social Justice Ireland critical of the “democratic deficit” in the EU and Ireland.
Archbishop addresses Caritas Europa's Regional Conference in Soesterberg in the Netherlands.
All life is sacred from beginning to end Archbishop Clarke states in presidential address.
Ban Ki-moon and Pope Francis to discuss fight against poverty and inequality.
Social Justice Ireland publishes 2014 Socio-Economic Review.
