Rare nativity painting goes on display in Belfast
A rare painting dating back over 500 years by a celebrated Italian artist, The Nativity by Baldassare Peruzzi, has gone on public display in Belfast. One of only a handful of Peruzzi’s paintings known to be in existence, the work had been in a private collection in Britain for decades before being put up for… […]
My faith is everything – MMA fighter
The dedication and discipline involved in MMA (mixed martial arts) is similar to the high standards to which Catholics are called, according to professional fighter Ciaran Clarke. The post My faith is everything – MMA fighter appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
Much more to be done for NI peacebuilding – archbishops
“Patience and a willingness to listen” are needed more than 25 years after the Good Friday agreement in the North in order to build a shared future, the Catholic and Church of Ireland archbishops have said in a joint message. The post Much more to be done for NI peacebuilding – archbishops appeared first on […]
Govt ‘extremely weak’ in tackling porn consumption by children
The Government’s plans to tackle the consumption of pornography by children are “extremely weak”, politicians have said, as public consultation has been launched on a new online safety code. The post Govt ‘extremely weak’ in tackling porn consumption by children appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
Trócaire welcomes COP28 resolutions but highlights climate shortcomings
COP28 was a “historic moment in climate negotiations” with its commitment to end the “fossil fuel era,” but the Church in Ireland’s overseas aid agency Trócaire acknowledged that more needs to be done. Trócaire CEO, Caoimhe de Barra said that the promised transition away from fossil fuels is “neither fast, fair nor funded”. “These were… […]
Govt ‘not well disposed’ to MIC-UL alignment plans
The Government is “not well disposed” to plans for a closer structural alignment between Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and University of Limerick (UL), The Irish Catholic can reveal. The post Govt ‘not well disposed’ to MIC-UL alignment plans appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
‘Find flame of Faith’ MMA fighter tells young people
A professional Louth-based MMA fighter has called on Irish youth not to be “sheep” and turn to drugs, but that true happiness is found in Christ. The post ‘Find flame of Faith’ MMA fighter tells young people appeared first on The Irish Catholic.
Living Christmas With the Wonder of the Child; Inspiring Memories of Benedict XVI
CNA Deutsch/EWTN The Ratzinger family in 1938 in Hufschlag, near Traunstein. From left to right: Joseph Ratzinger, aged eleven, his brother Georg, mother Maria, sister Maria, and father Joseph (date of photograph unknown). The late German Pope, who was particularly fond of Christmas, once knocked on the doors of his entire community at midnight to […]
Papal Christmas deadline over Syro-Malabar rift is met, but Indian archdiocese simmers
More than 4,000 faithful attended the celebration of the Christmas Mass at the St. George Parish in the suburb of Edappally, India. / Credit: Anto Akkara Kochi, India, Dec 28, 2023 / 14:35 pm (CNA). While most of the approximately 350 parishes … […]
Oregon mother appeals court ruling in religious discrimination adoption case
Oregon resident Jessica Bates appealed a court’s ruling against her in a case alleging that the government is religiously discriminating against her by refusing to allow her to adopt children from the state system. / Credit: Alliance Defending F… […]