Limerick priests says banning open-coffin wakes in churches is ‘regrettable and problematic’ The Journal Sarah Mac Donald: Wakes should be held in the home, not in a church – but bishops and priests need to compromise on eulogies The Irish Independent Wakes not permitted in Catholic churches, says Bishop RTE.ie Funeral ‘wakes with an open coffin not permitted’ … Read more
A Catholic church in Cork city centre that was once visited by Pope Leo is set to close later this year. St Augustine’s Church, which is on the corner of Washington St and Grand Parade, has been a part of spiritual life in the city for more than 80 years. The church is set to … Read more
The local Church in Monaco is looking forward with joyful expectation to the upcoming Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV, with civil and ecclesial authorities highlighting the historic nature of the papal visit. By Alexandra Sirgant State and ecclesiastical authorities in Monaco are delighted at the prospect of receiving a Sovereign Pontiff for the first … Read more
Dublin’s Catholic archdiocese has reported a record number of converts to the faith at its latest “rite of election” ceremony. A total of 129 “catechumens” and “candidates”, as they are formally known, attended the 2026 ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral in Dublin, formerly the Pro Cathedral, on Sunday. It represented the largest number presented at … Read more
Following the rescue of 13 young women in Flores, the Church in Indonesia is doubling down in its efforts to combat human trafficking. By Fr. Kasmir Nema, SVD The Catholic Church in Flores, eastern Indonesia, has intensified its efforts to combat human trafficking following the rescue of 13 young women who allegedly suffered exploitation at … Read more
Archyde Vatican City – Pope Leo XIV has cautioned priests against relying on artificial intelligence to craft their sermons and warned against seeking validation through social media metrics like “likes” on… You can read the full story here: Pope Leo XIV Warns Priests Against AI Homilies & TikTok “Likes”. Source link
Mother Esther, Mother Carmen, Mother Miriam Joseph, Mother Joan, Mother John Baptist, and Mother John at Cobh Tyburn Convent in Admirality House which was built in the mid-1880’s, then damaged in a fire in 1923 and restored in 1928. It is now part of the St Benedict’s Priory at Cobh, Co Cork. The building currently … Read more
One day, we will have to ask if the Irish Constitution is an aid or a barrier to Irish unity, suggests Supreme Court judge Gerard Hogan. Hogan has spent a lifetime writing about the Constitution, and since 2021 has been one of the Supreme Court judges who frequently decide whether its terms have been obeyed. … Read more
Some Catholic Church teaching “is rancid, has gone off and needs to be updated”, former president Mary McAleese has said. “But it’s not going to be updated by a bunch of, a tiny and increasingly small number of celibate male ordained bishops,” she added. There were “lots of wonderful young women who would make a … Read more
Sr Mary T Barron joins department that promotes understanding between the Catholic Church and non-Christian faiths Sister Mary T Barron An Irish nun appointed by Pope Leo as a top Vatican adviser has expressed her delight that the American pontiff is “strengthening” Pope Francis’s inclusion of women. This week, the Pope announced the appointment of … Read more