Alleged “religious discrimination” as Newry Cathedral battles against council building plans
A priest has accused a local authority of “religious discrimination” over parishioners being excluded from a meeting on a city centre re-development. The dispute concerns Newry Council and its push to build a civic space on the site of Newry Cathedral carpark, a move that has been slammed by Parish Administrator Canon Francis Brown as […]
Less popular alternative for infertility treatment outperforms IVF
When it comes to private companies receiving state funding, surely one of the first things the Government should insist on is a cost-benefit analysis. Sadly, the opposite is happening when it comes to assisting couples struggling to conceive. Last September the Government introduced a state subsidy for IVF for eligible couples. Since then around 500… […]
Archbishop Martin echoes Pope’s AI warnings
In a statement, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, chair of the Council for Communications of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference commented on the Pope’s message for World Communications Day. Nowadays, online content is created by both, humans and machines, mentioned the Archbishop. He also pointed out the Pope’s words on how AI in the wrong […]
Let’s stand up for our mothers with your vote
Motherhood – the relationship between a woman and her child – is one of the most basic realities of human existence. It transcends cultures, time, and geography. Artists in the western tradition have returned time and again to that most familiar and iconic image: that of the Madonna and Child. So accustomed are we to… […]
Rabbi Goldschmidt calls for a fight against hatred of Jews
This year’s International Charlemagne Prize goes to Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chairman of the European Rabbinical Conference. He uses his acceptance speech to make a fiery plea in favour of human rights. Aachen (KNA) The Chairman of the European Rabbinical Conference (CER), Pinchas Goldschmidt (60), has called for a resolute fight for democracy and human rights and […]
Chilean Catholic bishops fearful as three policemen murdered
In the wake of the brutal slaying of three police officers in Chile, an act that shocked the conscience of the South American nation, the country’s Catholic bishops stressed the themes of violence and public fear in an April 30 meeting with Chilean President Gabriel Boric. Archbishop René Rebolledo of La Serena, who heads the […]
Recent court ruling welcomed but attacks against RE in North will likely continue
Speaking in response to the verdict made by Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal last week, overruling a previous judgment by the High Court which characterised religious education in the North as not being sufficiently “objective” or “critical”, Aontú Deputy Leader, teacher and advocate for Faith-based education Gemma Brolly said she welcomed the news but there […]
The remarkable untold story of the growth of the Church
Despite the challenges facing Christians in many countries, we need to keep hope alive writes Michael Kelly Some of you will be aware that last week it was announced that I will soon take up a new appointment as Director of Public Affairs for the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, Ireland. It… […]
Veritas in discussions with potential buyers
Veritas Communications is in discussions with a number of potential buyers and part-buyers since it announced its wind-down by the end of the year. The announcement by the company which is owned by the Catholic bishops was made in February and it is believed that since then the company has been inundated with expressions of […]
Pilgrims in the ‘Camino de Santiago’ to remember beloved Irish priest
To celebrate five years since the passing of Fr Tony Coote, a walk of remembrance is being organised for the ‘Camino de Santiago’ in Northern Spain. Dates and details are still to be announced. Fr Coote died on August 28, 2019 due to motor neurone disease. To support research and awareness, the priest took part […]