Local Church

Ireland to be rededicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The first major milestone of the crusade took place on February 7 at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, where a special Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie

Feb 19, 2025 17:18

Elizabeth Owens

Ecumenism•Jubilee 2025•Local Church•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

British King and Queen to visit Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee: will they cross the Holy Door?

Queen Elizabeth II visited the Holy See in 2000 during the Great Jubilee Year, and now, 25 years later, her son will do the same.

Feb 08, 2025 22:11

Elizabeth Owens

Protection of vulnerable people

A Legacy in Shambles: Former Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal

The controversy centers on Carey’s advocacy for David Tudor, an Anglican priest suspended in the 1980s for sexually abusing multiple teenagers. In 1993, Carey, then Archbishop of Canterbury, supported Tudor’s return to ministry under supervision—a decision the Church now admits was a grave mistake.

Dec 19, 2024 11:38

Elizabeth Owens

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

New lectionary announced for Mass in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand

A Unified Vision for Scripture in Worship: The Joint Lectionary Project

Dec 13, 2024 13:45

Elizabeth Owens

Justice and Peace•Young People

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

The legislation’s imprecise wording also leaves its reach ambiguous. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat are explicitly targeted, but YouTube, deemed more educational, is likely to be exempt. This distinction raises questions about consistency in the application of the law.

Nov 30, 2024 19:23

Elizabeth Owens

Good News•Local Church

Tanzania to Establish Sanctuary Honoring Ukerewe Martyrs: A Vision of Unity and Renewal

The project has drawn international attention, thanks to its innovative design and purpose. Architect Cristina Melero, working with Bosco Arts, emphasized that the sanctuary is more than just architecture

Nov 28, 2024 18:14

Elizabeth Owens

Pro Life•Testimonies•Woman

The “grandmother” who has spent a total of 11 years in jail for opposing abortion

Gibbons, who has spent over 11 years in prison for her peaceful protests against abortion, is currently incarcerated following her latest arrest in June 2024. Her crime? Standing silently outside Toronto’s Morgentaler Clinic, a site at the heart of Canada’s abortion debate.

Nov 24, 2024 21:44

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

Australia’s High Court Rules Catholic Church Not Liable Abuse Case

Nov 14, 2024 18:17

Elizabeth Owens

Protection of vulnerable people

Unprecedented: Justin Welby, world leader of Anglicans, resigns for negligence in sex abuse case

Church of England’s Abusive Past Resurfaces as Archbishop Welby Faces Accountability Over John Smyth Scandal

Nov 12, 2024 10:52

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigerian Priest Freed After Offering Himself as Captive, While Abductions of Clergy Surge in the Region

His release brings a moment of relief amid the tension gripping Nigeria’s Christian communities as clergy face growing threats of kidnapping across the country’s southern region. Just this week, new abductions were reported.

Nov 08, 2024 14:27

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Pro Life

Irish Parliament Moves Closer to Legalizing Assisted Dying Despite Heated Debate

The decision, marked by a 76-53 vote, reflects a growing yet divisive sentiment around assisted dying in Ireland.

Oct 29, 2024 15:31

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

Velingkar launched a campaign to replace Saint Francis as Protector of Goa, known affectionately as Goencho Saib, by Parshuram, a figure of Hindu mythology.

Oct 10, 2024 07:02

Elizabeth Owens