10 Reasons Some Women Are Wearing Veils in Church Again
Not that long ago, Christian women always covered their heads at church, and now many are choosing to do so once again. While lots of women are going the route of the chapel veil, others are choosing things like hats, scarves, or stylish headbands. What are their reasons for doing this? 1) Veiling is in the […]
Can’t Fast Because You’re Pregnant or Nursing? The Sacrifices You Can Offer Instead
You may be surprised to know that certain individuals are exempt from all rules of fasting and abstinence during the season of Lent. The good news is that there are some great alternatives if you fall into this camp. First, it’s important to note what the Church says about who is obligated to participate in […]
Meet the Catholic Man Walking Across America to Pray for the Country with No Money – Just a Backpack!
Joe Domina, a 30-year-old Catholic man from Indiana, made headlines when he revealed his plan to walk across America as a pilgrimage, visiting Catholic shrines and praying for the country. In a February 2024 interview with Miss-Lou Champions Spotlight, Domina revealed how this idea came about. “I went on a trip to the Holy Land […]
7 Quick Tips to Guide Your Conversion Journey to Holiness
Conversion is not a one-time event. Instead, it is a journey unique to every individual. There are profound conversion stories among the saints (such as Saints Paul and Augustine), but there are also ordinary stories of simple ways people have found themselves on a journey bringing them closer to Jesus in a unique way. Here […]
Sick Pope continues to work – service planned in parish
Vatican City (KNA) Pope Francis is continuing his work programme despite the flu. On Thursday morning, he held seven audiences for individuals and groups, according to the Vatican press office. Among others, the 87-year-old received the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatovic, and the members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Children. As Francis […]
No one should be afraid of hearing different opinions
Many universities are fast becoming cold houses for people who want genuine debate, writes Michael Kelly I had the pleasure recently of speaking in a debate organised by the Literary and Scientific Society at Queen’s University, Belfast. It was a civilised and convivial occasion, and we were debating the motion ‘this house believes… […]
World must be responsible for legacy left behind in climate change battle – Trócaire lecture
Speaking at the St Patrick’s College Maynooth Annual Trócaire Lecture, Fr Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator SJ, the former President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, warned that we must collectively commit to assuming “responsibility for the legacy we will leave behind once we leave the world” and that modern Catholic social teaching can inform Catholics […]
Book targeting evil welcomed by priest expert
An Irish expert in deliverance ministry and exorcism has welcomed a booklet brought out by the Catholic bishops’ conference of England and Wales said to help Catholics “protect themselves from the powers of darkness”. In a statement, the bishops said Deliver Us From Evil does not provide a formula of words to be prayed over others, but […]
Bishops call for complete and immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The Irish bishops’ conference has called for an immediate and complete ceasefire in Gaza, urging Israel and Islamist terrorist organisation Hamas to work for a just peace. “We join with many in our parishes, together with all people of goodwill, in demanding an immediate end to the daily horror of killing, wounding and destruction of […]
EU commissioner ignoring medicine for ideology over abortion – PLC
The Council of Europe’s commission for human rights is ignoring medicine and rights in favour of ideology, the Pro Life Campaign (PLC) has said, after the commission called for Ireland and other EU states to remove “harmful barriers” to abortion. It is “ideology versus science and medicine and experience” that motivates such calls, PLC spokesperson […]