Religious Freedom Report notes that last year “the world witnessed the largest displacement of religious communities in recent memory”.
Ruhama expresses concern that trafficking charges were not put forward in the case.
On first anniversary of his disappearance in Syria, appeal for information on Fr Paolo Dell'Oglio.
“I'm not saying it caused it but it certainly didn't do me any good."
Former Conservative party leader, Lord Michael Howard, praises nuns' care for his dying father.
Pontiff recalls "senseless slaughter" of First World War on centenary of the outbreak of conflict.
Prayers include the prayer of St Francis, a prayer by Cardinal Newman, and a prayer at bedtime.
In his homily for Reek Sunday, Archbishop Neary questions if Christians “have become accustomed to Christianity being marginalised in the public domain."
Launch of Dr Donald Caird's biography coincides with centenary celebrations of Cumann Gaelach na hEaglaise, the Irish Guild of the Church.
A friend of God is committed to safeguarding life, the environment and nature Pope Francis states in Caserta.
“We utterly condemn the risks to civilians by both the rocket fire and the military invasions”: Trócaire’s Executive Director, Éamonn Meehan.
Catholic Grandparents Association promotes grandparents' contribution to family, Church and society on World Grandparents Day.
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput claims Pontiff has accepted invitation for September 2015 event.
Human Rights Committee’s partisan attitude supporting abortion undermines credibility of report on Ireland: PLC.
Only love of friends and family "keeping us alive” say parents grieving loss of three children and a grandparent.
Pontiff thanks Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag for “her steadfast witness of faith."
Difficulty in accessing social protection payments linked to escalating homelessness crisis.
Combat culture of death with adequate legal protection Pontiff urges.
“One family a day loses their home and becomes homeless in Dublin alone,” Sr Stan warns.
Both sides acting recklessly and without regard for the safety of civilians, Éamonn Meehan warns.
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.
Archbishop of Cashel & Emly pays tribute to Spiritan story which began on 20 July 1864.
Employers discriminated against employee when they sacked him for speaking about his faith.
No room for exclusivity within the Church Archbishop Martin warns in Australian address.
Theologians discuss the power of theology to overcome abuses in Church and society.
Tribute to Pioneer Total Abstinence Association's spirituality at 60th annual Knock pilgrimage.
Three of this summer’s ordinations range in age from late 40s to mid 60s.
Pontiff assures Christians of the Middle East of his closeness and constant prayer.
Fr David Casey's ordination will be the last for the next five or six years.
“We offer [Christians] three choices: Islam; the dhimma contract - involving payment... if they refuse this they will have nothing but the sword.”
