This Sunday across Ireland marks the celebration of Day for Life, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage, and in every condition. Day for Life is celebrated each year by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, and in England & Wales. The theme for this…
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Space for Grace: Stories from the Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast
Space for Grace: Stories from the Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast is the title of a new book by Dominic O’Reilly which will be launched by Father John Harris OP on Tuesday 4 October. Dominic is a freelance writer from Newcastle, Co Down and was formerly a student and part of the chaplaincy welcome team at…
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Pope Francis to Syria, Iraq donors: Christ conquered sin and death
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis received representatives from the various Catholic aid agencies and charitable organizations under the leadership of the Pontifical Council Cor unum working in Iraq, Syria, and other countries in the region affected by the ongoing conflicts in both Syria and Iraq. The Pontifical Council Cor unum is the Pope’s special instrument for carrying out…
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Pope Francis set to depart for visit Georgia, Azerbaijan on Apostolic Journey
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis sets off on a three-day Apostolic Journey to Georgia and Azerbaijan on Friday, as a continuation of the pastoral visit he began to the Caucuses region with his trip to Armenia last June. Ecumenical challenges will be at the heart of his encounters in Georgia, alongside the task of encouraging the…
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