"This latest move is further evidence of the disregard the US administration has for the lives of vulnerable people." – Éamonn Meehan
Sr Bridget Tighe offers care and support to Palestinian communities in Jordan, Gaza and Jerusalem.
Former rugby international player Ronan O'Gara, Norah Casey from Dragon's Den, abuse survivor Marie Collins, and Tyrone manager Mickey Harte among the speakers at Pastoral Congress for WMOF18.
Trócaire appeals to public to send ‘SOS for Syria’ to Irish government.
“Last weekend’s collection will enable us to reach even more people with life-saving aid. The support of the Catholic Church in Ireland will make a significant contribution to saving lives in East Africa over the coming weeks.”
If the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill is passed, Ireland will be the first country to ban investment of public money into the fossil fuel industry, says Trócaire director.
Trócaire's work would not be possible without the generosity of parishioners, students, teachers, clergy, volunteers and supporters who believe passionately in remembering those less well off than themselves – Trócaire’s Kevin Donnelly.
Archbishop Eamon Martin said he had been told about people of all ages who are reaching out in love and charity to the poor and needy, to the sick and elderly, to the anxious and the troubled.
Trócaire and CAFOD reached 300,000 people with vital aid such as food, blankets, tarpaulins, cooking utensils, beds, solar lamps and gas stoves.
As Pope Francis visits Greece, Trócaire expresses deep concern at the recent EU-Turkey deal that facilitates large-scale return of asylum seekers to Turkey.
If Syeda Ghulam Fatima is named Aurora Prize Laureate, Trócaire will share the award with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan & the Bonded Labour Liberation Front.
"This crisis will not end until a political solution is put in place. Through the EU, Ireland has a valuable role to play," says Trócaire Director.
Trócaire warns that Ireland is one of only four EU member states not on track to meet EU 2020 commitments on CO2 reduction.
Trócaire has called for a complete EU ban on goods imported from illegal Israeli settlements.
Bishops and catholic aid agency concerned over the pace of the EU and Irish response to the plight of thousands of refugees.
Last year public donated €23 million to programmes which benefited 2.4 million people in 24 countries according to annual report.
'Summit of Consciences for the Climate' focuses on citizen involvement. Meanwhile Trócaire disappointed that Climate Bill shelved till after summer recess. "This latest delay will see us lose yet more time completing legislation on what is the most pressing issue facing the planet today," says Trócaire Executive Director.
Pope’s unprecedented intervention must have a positive impact on the vital climate negotiations this year, says Trócaire.
Beatification is not only a fitting tribute to his work, "it is also a powerful message of solidarity to those who continue to put their lives at risk to speak out against injustice".
83% of lights in Syria extinguished since 2011 in "worst humanitarian crisis the world has seen in a generation" according to Trócaire.
Collaboration between Trócaire and Poetry Ireland is open to all writers from published poets to primary school students.
“We utterly condemn the risks to civilians by both the rocket fire and the military invasions”: Trócaire’s Executive Director, Éamonn Meehan.
Both sides acting recklessly and without regard for the safety of civilians, Éamonn Meehan warns.
