“There are no boundaries to charitable love and no borders across which God’s love cannot reach,” – Metropolitan Kirill of Stavropol
In his traditional Christmas day Urbi et Orbi message, the Pontiff prayed that Syrians might “find fraternity after long years of war” and that Yemen’s recent truce would bring relief to its people and children “exhausted by war and famine”.
Former Taoiseach, John Bruton, has once again urged people to vote No in the referendum.
“May beloved Syria at last recover respect for the dignity of every person through a shared commitment to rebuild the fabric of society, without regard for ethnic and religious membership.”
“It is great joy to the faithful, who often had to go to work or school and who will now be able to celebrate Christmas in full.” - Archbishop of Lviv
One of the things I pray for every day is a sense of humour! – Pope Francis.
The Chairman of the Polish Bishops’ Council for Emigrants, Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz, came to Dublin to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the dedication of St Audoen’s Church - home now to the Polish chaplaincy.
The “pervasive crime, gangland killings and continued threat of paramilitary violence" as well as poverty & homelessness shows "much still needs to be done to create a culture of life & prosperity for all."
Service organised by the Greater Chernobyl Cause charity in association with Cork City Council recalls those worst affected by 1986 nuclear disaster.
Adi Roche, founder of the Chernobyl Children International charity, to address the UN on 30th anniversary of worst nuclear accident in history.
Peace and security policies were at the centre of the debate of the spring plenary assembly of COMECE's bishops in Brussels.
Synod Fathers call for a more welcoming Church for cohabitating couples and Catholics who have divorced and civilly remarried.
President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Cardinal Reinhard Marx comments on the Greek crisis.
Crisis of leadership and income inequalities are among key issues under discussion at this year’s gathering of the world’s political and business elite.
Religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and French community to attend Mass in Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church warns of religious discrimination in annexed Crimea and the eastern war zone.
Memorialising must consider violence, carnage, and suffering of the innocent in Gaza, Israel, Syria, Ukraine and Iraq today, Church of Ireland Primate suggests.
Pontiff recalls "senseless slaughter" of First World War on centenary of the outbreak of conflict.
Prayers include the prayer of St Francis, a prayer by Cardinal Newman, and a prayer at bedtime.
Pontiff assures Christians of the Middle East of his closeness and constant prayer.
Minister for Foreign Affairs expresses condolences to family of Irish-born victim, Edel Mahady.
Bishop McAreavey of Dromore asks for prayers to be included at Masses.
Pontiff asks for prayers for an end to injustice towards the hungry and the vulnerable.
Call for Govt to increase resettlement commitment to victims of Syrian conflict to 300.
"Heartfelt appeal" to international community to support initiatives for dialogue and harmony.
The danger that one of our neighbours will provoke a civil war has not blown over: Archbishop Shevchuk.
