Winner of inaugural Ken Saro-Wiwa award announced as daughter of Ogoni activist and missionary nun recall his sacrifice for his people and homeland.
105-year-old grandmother and her extended family walked thousands of miles from Afghanistan across mountains, deserts and seas to reach Europe.
Trócaire commits an initial €400k to support communities impacted by quake in Pakistan and launches emergency appeal for donations.
Phone networks have been badly damaged which is hampering the communication of information about the scale of the casualties and damage.
“We are being confronted with a human tragedy that requires a generous political and church partnership to help meet the needs of these vulnerable people."
Companion and Study Guide to the Encyclical Laudato Si is now on its second print run.
"There is nothing to slow down the shocking number of families becoming homeless."
‘Limerick: What is our Mission?’ will bring together people from the world of business, the arts, sport, politics, the heads of third level colleges and city councillors.
‘Nurtured with Love’ shows Sr Patricia Speight from Belfast ministering at a centre which provides care and support for hundreds of HIV/AIDS patients.
Former Archbishop of Westminster to speak on ‘Pope Francis: Witness to Mercy’ at Kilkenny faith event.
Bishops and catholic aid agency concerned over the pace of the EU and Irish response to the plight of thousands of refugees.
The Sustainable Development Goals summit will open today with an historic address from Pope Francis.
Politicians and theologians grapple with Laudato Si at the National Conference on Climate Change and the Environment in Balally.
“Once again the ugly consequences of war have caused multitudes of good people to take great risks as they seek refuge in foreign lands.”
It is “heartening to see that priority will be given to unaccompanied minors and that family reunification will be supported” - Eamonn Meehan.
“All of us can play our part in making such a plan work on the ground here in Ireland" - Archbishop Eamon Martin.
Parish communities asked to consider whether there are vacant properties - houses, granny-flats or spare-rooms which might accommodate refugees.
Archbishop of Dublin calls for a generous response to those caught up in the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War.
“The current mass movement of people into Europe represents the most serious displacement crisis the European Union has faced in recent times."
“The loss of such high numbers of innocent lives at sea resonates strongly with the Irish experience of the ‘coffin ships’ during the time of the Great Famine” – Bishop Crean.
Last year public donated €23 million to programmes which benefited 2.4 million people in 24 countries according to annual report.
'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.
Ireland, as a matter of urgency, must play its part in ensuring these goals are adequately financed: Eamonn Meehan of Trócaire.
International alliance of 17 Catholic development organisations from Europe and North America launches three-year campaign: 'Change for the Planet - Care for the People.'
Mary Robinson to address conference on ‘People and Planet First: the Imperative to Change Course’ on Friday.
IMF's Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust denied to Nepal because earthquake did not cause enough total economic damage to the country.
Pope’s unprecedented intervention must have a positive impact on the vital climate negotiations this year, says Trócaire.
Addressing poverty, must centre on the premise of "building fraternity as equals, enabling participation and empowerment to take root": Dr Lorna Gold.
Bishops listen to "heart rending" testimony from Syrian Catholic Archbishop of Iraqi city of Mosul on the plight of his people.
Trócaire's conference 'Meeting the Challenge of Climate Justice' will examine how all sectors of Irish society can contribute towards building a low carbon future.
