It has been a time to discover the value of quiet time of prayer in the home and prayer as a family, "the Domestic Church" – Catholic bishops of Munster.
There are over 300 million people in the world suffering from over 6000 identified rare diseases – European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS).
"The health system must put patients’ needs first, reducing waiting time for treatment and ending the indignity of an ill person being left on a trolley for long periods."
Repeat abortion rates among UK teenagers paint a heartbreaking picture of betrayal – Pro Life Campaign.
“There continues to be a surge in people who desperately need help with housing. Additional housing must be delivered at a more accelerated rate."
“Our care for those in such situations is the test of our common humanity and our solidarity with some of the most fragile of our brothers and sisters." – Bishop John Wilson.
Ciara Ferry continues her weekly series looking back at the week’s coverage of the forthcoming referendum. This week, Ciara looks at abortion and healthcare.
“In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy no medical reason for abortion whatsoever need be offered. Perfectly healthy women will be aborting perfectly healthy babies. How is this ‘healthcare’?" - Maria Steen.
“We must seek the ways to restore the place of God in society and above all in the hearts of our young people.”
In the Turkana region in the north of Kenya, around 30 per cent of people are severely malnourished, warns Trócaire.
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
Police found the bodies of Sr Paula Merrill of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Sr Margaret Held of the School Sisters of St Francis in Milwaukee and are investigating robbery as a possible motive.
Last year’s Trócaire Lenten campaign raised almost € 8.3 million, which was about a 4 percent increase on the 2014 figure of €8 million.
“Intentionally bringing on the death of a patient, even if he asks for it, does not constitute caring for him.”
Many vulnerable sectors of Irish society have been let down, Bishop Buckley warns & urges voters to quiz election candidates on 8th Amendment.
Though their numbers are smaller today, Irish religious still make “an immense contribution” to Ireland and the world by living their particular apostolates and charisms.
Think tank urges Government to invest in social infrastructure and services which "will pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable future".
“It was very moving to hear the councilors speak from the heart of their own personal stories of indebtedness to orders and congregations” - Bishop Brendan Leahy.
Last year, 356 missionary projects were approved for funding by Misean Cara, which is financed by up to €14 million from Irish Aid.
No vote was "a principled vote. People, I hope, will respect that” - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
The Irish priests became known locally as Los Padrecitos - the Little Fathers - as they helped turn a desert slum into a thriving urban centre.
From a low point of 7 in 2004, the numbers have steadily increased to a high point of 45 in 2014.
Workplace exploitation, the unemployed's loss of dignity and the need for good politics highlighted by Pontiff in Naples address.
Pope Francis declares Irish foundress of Religious Sisters of Charity Venerable.
Irishman Conor Murphy, who works with speciality coffee roasters La Colombe Torrefaction, convinces Arcade Fire to support charity coffee called RaRa.
Call for nurses to be given "rightful social and economic recognition” at XIX World Conference of Catholic Nurses Guild.
City of Liberia put under quarantine resulting in 75,000 people being sealed into a densely-packed slum.
Sheer number of refugees is having a devastating impact.
New study reveals disturbing levels of poverty and deprivation in seven EU countries.
"Living in Ethiopia is like living in America compared to South Sudan.”
