"To have a different opinion does not mean to be an enemy. It is precisely from the contrast of opinions that the light comes," says Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops in the face of government suppresion of any form of dissent or criticism of its rulers' failings.
Trócaire well project has changed our lives, says Malawi village leader Fastino Kimwendo.
“I am constantly struck by the complexity of this beautiful country where the people are its richest asset. Yet this beauty is often overshadowed by the devastating impacts of those who rule and leave a very mixed legacy behind them” – Sarah McCan, Trócaire.
“The terrible suffering of our brothers and sisters in southern Africa as a result of Cyclone Idai cries out for a generous response on our part.”
Food, shelter, medicines, safe water and other basics are the most immediate needs of flood victims who are staying in evacuation centres.
Garden sought to “shine a light" on people being evicted from lands in Central America, extractive industries polluting natural resources like water in Zimbabwe, and the work of human rights defenders in Israel/Palestine.”
At the time of his appointment as Executive Director in 2013 Éamonn Meehan saw the overseas work of Trócaire as being at the heart of tackling worldwide challenges of poverty, inequality and injustice.
Irish Trócaire Country Director in Harare describes the mood of the country.
Fr Paschal Slevin’s life as a Catholic missionary “highlights his basic humanitarian, rather than strictly political, contribution to the quality of life of the citizens of his adopted country.”
Before his election, Fr Aidan had been serving as General Secretary to the Franciscan Order in Rome.
By virtue of being Catholic our school system is already committed to genuine pluralism and inclusion, respectful of the beliefs of all parents and pupils.
“If we wait to see the images that haunted us thirty years ago before we intervene, we will have failed the people of Ethiopia."
Fr Paul Horan OCarm succeeds Bishop Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa as leader of the diocese of Mutare.
Friar Alessandro, best known as 'the Singing Friar from Assisi', will perform in Athlone and Killarney next week.
Figures released by the HSE in June showed that new HIV cases in Ireland have reached their highest point in five years.
Irish missionary, Fr Eddie Murphy, believes the papal visit will highlight the extent to which the Church in Africa is dynamic and still growing.
A committee has been set up in the Co Laois town to locate and prepare housing for refugee families.
Claims of at least two miraculous cures linked to Bradburne.
Work of teams contributes to decision to allocate $300 million to health budget.
