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That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect.

Pope Francis – July 2016

The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer

2016.07.21.

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www.catholicireland.net Glossary of Roman Catholic Church terms, words and phrases  

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2016.07.21.

Young people set off for World Youth Day

Irish young people travelling overland to WYD - already en route.

2016.07.21.

Notorious former ‘singing priest’ faces further imprisonment

Tony Walsh gets seven and a half years imprisonment for rape of boy three times between 1980 - 1982.

2016.07.21.

Ethiopia facing worst drought in decades

UN Special Envoy on Climate Change Mary Robinson says international community must do more.

2016.07.21.

Government plan to tackle housing crisis welcome

But many of the commitments are "unclear, with no timescale or finances named" says Focus Ireland.

2016.07.20.

Sisters remain in South Sudan

Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa and some Irish Loreto sisters brave hostilities to continue work.

2016.07.20.

English primate welcomes sponsorship scheme for Syrian refugees

Calls on Catholic parishes to following Pope Francis' lead and "get involved".

2016.07.20.

Social Justice Ireland calls for €1bn investment in infrastructure

Investing €400m on rural broadband would have better impact on productivity than tax cuts.

2016.07.19.

Let’s reimagine Confirmation pledge: Bishop Nulty

Pledge must address sports enhancing drugs as well as alcohol.

2016.07.19.

One of country’s longest serving nuns receives Papal Medal

Work of Presentation Sister Sr Alphonsus O’Brienw was "overflow of her prayer life" says bishop.

2016.07.19.

Bishop welcomes Indian Carmelites to Kildare

I pray the presence of the Indian Carmelite Community will bring a greater awareness of the poor: Bishop Nulty.

2016.07.18.

Capacity to listen is root of peace: Pope

I am close to each family and the entire French nation which is in mourning, says Pope at Angelus.

2016.07.18.

Bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons

Their use can "never be morally justified" because of huge loss of innocent life.

2016.07.18.

Irish aid agencies stress financial rectitude to shore up support

Trócaire and Concern underline their financial transparency and accountability.

2016.07.17.

Can we please focus on perinatal hospice care?

When your child may not live long, time is all-important. Hospice care gives you time: Every Life Counts.

2016.07.17.

Daughters of Charity praised for long service in Limerick

In 1940s and 1950s, Governments would not have been in a position to organise social services without support of the volunteer religious orders,

2016.07.17.

Church leaders express sadness and determination following Nice attack

Counterbalance with love this awful crime, appeals Primate.

2016.07.16.

Priest delighted that prótegé may be England manager

Fr Joe Young recalls his approach to Sam Allardyce to ask him to manage Limerick FC.

2016.07.16.

Ireland needs New Evangelization says bishop

Bishop Cullinan cautions against 'circling the wagons'.

2016.07.16.

Intolerable: thousands of homes vacant at time of homeless emergency

Peter McVerry Trust calls for compulsory purchase of vacant buildings in private ownership.

2016.07.15.

Education is the key says Jesuit Refugee Service

In 2015 service helped almost three quarters of a million refugees.

2016.07.15.

Kerry native among first to complete Pilgrim Paths route

71 year old man from Cahirciveen now setting sights on Camino.

2016.07.15.

Archbishop of Dublin appointed to Vatican Communications Secretariat

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will be one of sixteen strong board.

2016.07.14.

Redemptorist church damaged after roof stripped of lead

Theft causes "loss of time and loss of heart, where you feel that stuff just can’t be left alone" says Rector.

2016.07.14.

Canada: ‘Assisted suicide law is leading to decline in respect for life’

Already calls for new law, demanding assisted suicide for non-terminal illnesses.

2016.07.14.

Do not be afraid to proclaim your faith: Archbishop Brown

Church is built on young people, Archbishop Brown tells Youth 2000 summer festival.

2016.07.13.

Primate looks forward to working with UK’s new PM ‘in common good’

Struggle against human trafficking demonstrates new PM's commitment to the most vulnerable.

2016.07.13.

Minister visits Irish Aid projects in Uganda

Praises Irish missionaries, "who created strong bonds" between peoples of Ireland and Uganda.

2016.07.13.

Fifth anniversary of South Sudan marred by violence

"There is a risk of genocide in South Sudan. Write it in large letters, so that someone from the international community intervenes before it is too late," is appeal from local Church.

2016.07.12.
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