The Troubles: Exploring another version of the truth

Dr Conn Mac Gabhann's study of the ethics of the IRA's campaign during the Troubles in the context of just war theory and Catholic Church teaching is far from being a vindication of the activities of one side in the conflict, says Fr Gerry McFlynn

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Martin Henry: How blissful is ignorance?

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'Keep yourselves - and others - safe at church'

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Lay people must be more involved, says Bishop-elect

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'As Thomas Berry concluded, it is not possible to have healthy humans on a sick planet'

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Bishop McKeown: Pandemic has increased 'educational poverty'

25 Jun, 2020

AHEAD of the resumption of public worship on Monday, Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown has said he is looking forward to being able to gather "in a real and not just a virtual congregation".

Churches face 'onerous preparations' as they plan for worship return

William Scholes 19 Jun, 2020

WITH churches in Northern Ireland getting the go-ahead to resume public worship on June 29, a look across the border gives some idea of how parishes will have to demonstrate that they can open safely.

Covid-19: Can - and should - we put a monetary value on life?

Dr Esmond Birnie 18 Jun, 2020

With intense debate around the benefits of coronavirus restrictions compared to their costs, Dr Esmond Birnie, writing as both a Christian and an economist, explores the ethical dilemmas around putting a price on human life and the price of public policies

The Church might be weakened, but do you still believe?

18 Jun, 2020

Covid-19 came at a 'time of weakness unparalleled' in the recent history of the Catholic Church in Ireland and yet, says Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary, 'the challenge was met'. As parishes prepare for a return to public worship, a 'tremendous opportunity to rediscover ourselves as Church' now lies ahead

Presbyterians looking forward to a safe return to church

William Scholes 15 Jun, 2020

THE Presbyterian Church is the latest to issue guidance to its congregations ahead of places of worship being allowed to reopen with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the Republic on June 29.

Bishop Brendan Leahy: The pandemic has changed us as church communities

11 Jun, 2020

Restrictions on parish life have been painful but protected the most vulnerable, says Bishop Brendan Leahy as he reflects on a study of the impact of Covid-19 on Ireland's faith leaders

Bishop Donal McKeown: 'We want to get back to gathering our parishes around the Table of the Lord'

11 Jun, 2020

As churches look towards the resumption of public worship, they face the major challenge of showing they can be the 'safest places in town' while showing love to the community, says Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown

'Zoom wall' guests involved in Church service

William Scholes 11 Jun, 2020

UNLESS you happened to be a video conferencing enthusiast, "honoured guests on the Zoom wall" is a phrase almost no-one was familiar with this time last year.

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