Over 24 million people currently rely on food aid in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya due to a combination of drought and conflict.
Aid has delivered so many success stories. Unfortunately, the spread of conflicts and the worsening impacts of climate change are increasingly out-pacing those efforts.
Pope Francis urged people to “commit not to stop at making statements, but also to provide concrete food aid and to allow it to reach suffering populations.”
“We cannot sit on the fence any more on this issue – we must stand up to this indiscriminate killing of people whether it is Russia or America that is responsible.”
Fr Brian Grogan SJ highlights how as human beings none of us will escape pain or suffering or the effects of evil in the world. The question is - what we do with the pain.
Adi Roche, founder of the Chernobyl Children International charity, to address the UN on 30th anniversary of worst nuclear accident in history.
The crimes committed by ISIS include the rape of children, the killing by crucifixion of Christians and systematic violence against religious minorities.
Private journal of spirituality of former UN Secretary General shows how he was grappling with how spirituality can become a guiding force in the lives we lead.
Trócaire warns that deal is a road map for urgent action as opposed to a definitive solution to protect people from the impacts of climate change.
"To all those who make unjust use of the weapons of this world, I make this appeal: lay down these instruments of death!"
“Science & technology have placed in our hands unprecedented power: it is our duty towards humanity, the poor and future generations, to use it for the common good.”
“The current mass movement of people into Europe represents the most serious displacement crisis the European Union has faced in recent times."
“We have to be careful of the fear factor that is sometimes generated on this issue and instead look at more creative ways of welcoming people into the country”: Primate.
Ireland, as a matter of urgency, must play its part in ensuring these goals are adequately financed: Eamonn Meehan of Trócaire.
Archbishop prayed “for peace in our world, for a future where enmity injustice and division are healed and the horrors of war are no more.”
Independent TD Mattie Mc Grath is seeking a discontinuation of the ‘incompatible with life’ label for children diagnosed with a life limiting condition.
Conference statement says, "Human-induced climate change is a scientific reality, and its decisive mitigation is a moral and religious imperative for humanity."
Emergency appeal launched: Trócaire requests public's support to help it deliver aid to those in dire need in following massive earthquake.
UN Secretary General, Ban ki-Moon, will meet Pope Francis in the Vatican later this month to issues including climate change.
Initiative aims to end disability discrimination caused by ‘incompatible with life’ label.
Pontiff calls for responsible parenthood saying, "Some think that ... in order to be good Catholics we have to be like rabbits. No."
One of the highlights of the exhibition is Manuscript 338 containing the ‘Canticle of the Sun’.
Chaldean Catholic bishop calls for establishment of an international force to combat advance of Islamic State.
Ireland in breach of international human rights legislation by not having wider access to abortion UN Rapporteur suggests.
Fr Frans van der Lugt stayed with Christians unable to flee conflict.
Vatican to hold study day on the plight of the Syrian people.
An estimated 3.3 million lives saved since 2000 although 3.4 billion remain at risk.
Talks continue over 12 nuns kidnapped on 6 December.
Some progress reported on MDGs but UN Secretary General warns against complacency.
Victims of DRC conflict seek Sr Angelique's help to recover from trauma and damage.
