Catholic Church

Assisted suicide Bill threatens 'most fragile people', French bishops warn Macron

rome – after french president emmanuel macron’s recent announcement of new legislation that would allow adults facing terminal illnesses to ...

The new 'Mass of the Ages' film is an emotionally charged must-watch for Catholics

the new "mass of the ages" film released on youtube on 19 march – and the third in a trilogy about the latin mass – is the most moving yet. ...

El Paso bishop on Texas migrant shelter and federal failures: ‘Rhetoric always ramps up’ during election season

in bishop mark seitz’s initial response to an attempt by the state of texas to shut down a catholic migrant shelter in el paso, he noted how...

Does Leo Varadkar’s surprise resignation as Ireland’s first gay Taoiseach show he underestimated the Catholic Church?

the news that leo varadkar is to step down as ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) once his fine gael party selects a new leader, will give ...

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Controversial 'Semana Santa' poster causes Holy Week rift in Seville

the annual semana santa  celebrations in the andalusian gem that is seville are a riot of pageantry, religious fervour and artistic fla...

Haiti being reduced to ‘rubble and ashes’ as UNICEF chief compares country to 'Mad Max'

the catholic bishops of haiti are calling for an end to “all acts aimed at reducing haiti to rubble and ashes”, and for renewed support from...

Donald Trump says his goal is cross-party abortion compromise that includes 'exceptions'

former president donald trump has spoken about his intention to push for abortion legislation in the us that would get the support of both r...

Top cardinal addresses difficulties of two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

rome – a top cardinal and leading papal diplomat who served as pope francis' special envoy to iraq has addressed the issue of how peace in t...

Like us, Jesus had to learn how to pray too

the call to prayer requires teaching and encouragement. while we were made by god and for god, and have a natural desire for union with god,...

Fr Jeffrey Kirby C

St Patrick’s Day in America then and now: the Irish-American diaspora is as vibrant as ever

in a proud tradition dating back to 1762, irish americans will once again be cheered by thousands as they march, bands playing and bagpipes ...