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CofI Primate calls for prayers for Mosul’s Christians

Forced expulsion, violence and intimidation by ISIL militants described as "deeply distressing" by Archbishop Richard Clarke.

2014.07.31.

SVP warns flat rate energy levy will hit poor worst

Levy is clearly out of proportion to low income customers' ability to pay and can be viewed as a regressive tax: SVP.

2014.07.31.

First ever World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Washington official stresses the important role the Church has played in defining trafficking as a crime against humanity.

2014.07.31.

Back to school costing families €1,950: Barnardos

“The cost of sending children back to school is crippling too many families" warns Fergus Finlay.

2014.07.30.

Pope to visit Sri Lanka and Philippines

Pontiff told reporters in May he wished to visit the Philippines as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

2014.07.30.

2013 saw largest crackdown on religions

Religious Freedom Report notes that last year “the world witnessed the largest displacement of religious communities in recent memory”.

2014.07.30.

Conviction for organised prostitution welcomed

Ruhama expresses concern that trafficking charges were not put forward in the case.

2014.07.29.

Family of abducted Jesuit appeals to captors

On first anniversary of his disappearance in Syria, appeal for information on Fr Paolo Dell'Oglio.

2014.07.29.

Fr Brian D’Arcy links his cancer to CDF censure

“I'm not saying it caused it but it certainly didn't do me any good."

2014.07.29.

UK Lord seeks higher quality care for the dying

Former Conservative party leader, Lord Michael Howard, praises nuns' care for his dying father.

2014.07.28.

Pope pleas for peace in Gaza, Iraq and Ukraine

Pontiff recalls "senseless slaughter" of First World War on centenary of the outbreak of conflict.

2014.07.28.

Bishops promote prayers for peace initiative

Prayers include the prayer of St Francis, a prayer by Cardinal Newman, and a prayer at bedtime.

2014.07.28.

Christians must be agents of hope: Archbishop

In his homily for Reek Sunday, Archbishop Neary questions if Christians “have become accustomed to Christianity being marginalised in the public domain."

2014.07.27.

Book celebrates life of retired CofI Archbishop

Launch of Dr Donald Caird's biography coincides with centenary celebrations of Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise, the Irish Guild of the Church.

2014.07.27.

Have courage “to say no to corruption & lawlessness”

A friend of God is committed to safeguarding life, the environment and nature Pope Francis states in Caserta.

2014.07.27.

Vatican calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza

“We utterly condemn the risks to civilians by both the rocket fire and the military invasions”: Trócaire’s Executive Director, Éamonn Meehan.

2014.07.26.

Faith role of grandparents celebrated

Catholic Grandparents Association promotes grandparents' contribution to family, Church and society on World Grandparents Day.

2014.07.26.

Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in US

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput claims Pontiff has accepted invitation for September 2015 event.

2014.07.26.

Irish abortion law too restrictive: UN Committee

Human Rights Committee’s partisan attitude supporting abortion undermines credibility of report on Ireland: PLC.

2014.07.25.

Horror of couple who lost children on MH17

Only love of friends and family "keeping us alive” say parents grieving loss of three children and a grandparent.

2014.07.25.

Pope meets persecuted Sudanese Christian

Pontiff thanks Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag for “her steadfast witness of faith."

2014.07.25.

Archbishop lashes shameful level of homelessness

Difficulty in accessing social protection payments linked to escalating homelessness crisis.

2014.07.24.

Pope Francis issues ‘Day for Life’ message

Combat culture of death with adequate legal protection Pontiff urges.

2014.07.24.

25% rise in those seeking Focus Ireland’s help

“One family a day loses their home and becomes homeless in Dublin alone,” Sr Stan warns.

2014.07.24.

Trócaire urges ‘meaningful’ peace in Gaza

Both sides acting recklessly and without regard for the safety of civilians, Éamonn Meehan warns.

2014.07.23.

Bishop calls for prayers for Middle East

Bishop McAreavey appeals on behalf of persecuted and endangered Christian communities and calls for an end to the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Israel.

2014.07.23.

Rockwell College marks 150th anniversary

Archbishop of Cashel & Emly pays tribute to Spiritan story which began on 20 July 1864.

2014.07.23.

Christian awarded €70k for discrimination

Employers discriminated against employee when they sacked him for speaking about his faith.

2014.07.22.

Church must seek out all victims of abuse

No room for exclusivity within the Church Archbishop Martin warns in Australian address.

2014.07.22.

Irish theologians take part in Brazil congress

Theologians discuss the power of theology to overcome abuses in Church and society.

2014.07.22.
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