Archbishop Eamon Martin ‘saddened’ by online Christian commentators ‘armed for battle’
Catholic Primate of Ireland: Christians who dismiss others because of perceived differences ‘particularly disappointing’
Pope Francis
Leo Varadkar’s admission about empathy was a brave one
There is nothing mystical about empathy. Anyone – apart from sociopaths possibly – can learn it, because it’s a life skill that comes with practice
Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in first Christmas sermon
Leo laments conditions for homeless across globe and conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Mali and Thailand and Cambodia
No women deacons in the Catholic Church, Vatican Commission decides
Argument against female deacons includes wish to preserve ‘masculinity of Christ’ and of those who receive holy orders
A short document with an enduring message: we belong to a single family with one origin and goal
Rite & Reason: Sixty years on, Nostra Aetate is as relevant as ever
Never heard of St Phoebe? Here’s why
False information is being spread about the tradition of ordaining women as Catholic deacons
Pope Leo targeted Maga money in early days as pontiff, says Mary McAleese
Former president dubs Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days `more Benedict than Francis’
As a teacher in my 20s, I am excited to be part of the revival of Christian faith
Rite & Reason: Catholic influencers and digital missionaries are bridging faith and tradition with modern culture in dynamic, creative ways
Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and injures priest who spoke daily with pope
Fr Gabriel Romanelli used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis
The Da Vinci dentist: west Cork man finds secret of 500-year-old drawing in the jaw
Plus: Papal knights, Conor McGregor’s involuntary retirement and a welcome to the golfing ambassador
Br Kevin Crowley remembered as ‘fearless and tireless advocate’ for the most vulnerable in society
Funeral hears of friar’s commitment to his work at Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre
Br Kevin Crowley obituary: Founder of Capuchin Day Centre and champion of the homeless
Through goodwill and connections, Br Kevin raised millions and fed thousands every year
First the Soviets, then the Chinese, attempted to suppress the memory of Mongolia’s founder
The Genghis Khan National Museum is one of the Mongolian capital’s most popular landmarks and tourist attractions
Forget hope. Be a hopeful pessimist instead
Unthinkable: Hope is not a strategy when it comes to tackling urgent challenges like climate change
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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