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We have included a prayer for Adriana Koch. We need to end these cases of teen suicide due to bullying. Schools need to have a bulling policy that includes student termination after two confirmed incidents of bullying. Parents need to be able to access their teen’s messages on various social media platforms.
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A Quote to Remember
“Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.”
by Saint John Paul II
Prayers
Prayer to End Abortions in Ireland
“Your Abundant Giving”
Tree-seeds, in-abundance
Lie amidst the leaves,
Sprouting bright green curls,
Rubbished to enrich the soil:
To make fertile the ground
For the Spring planting of
Vegetable seedlings.
Lord, Creator-God of Gifts!
What happens to the lives
Of so many, crushed, stolen, snapped
Out of time into eternity – whether by
Earthquake, flood, war, or the terrible
Stripping, even recycling of human beginnings,
Not discarded, but misused, frozen,
Dyed upon, dissected, shelved, stopped,
Silenced at the “expiry date”.
Lord, Have Mercy on Us!
Now, not even
Fresh vegetables and fruit
Are disposed of according to a date –
But each is examined, carefully, aware
As we are of soft, slightly rotting fruit which,
Peeled, preserves what is good and, cutting out the
Taint, tells of being edible and nutritious,
A timely scrutiny of what is still beneficial.
Lord, Let Us Waste Not!
Why, then, is the life-span of a fruit
Worth more than a human life?
What horrors will the timeline of human
Growth display if left to develop?
Who is hiding what from the work of their
Hands and, in hiding from their hands,
What is being hidden from the thoughts of
Their minds?
Lord, Let Us Listen!
Human life begins,
Joining from the start
Breaking out of separate cells,
Each part of which needs the other and more,
A skin, a place to be, diving into the tissues,
Anchoring new developments, changing
Outwardly, constantly, to show forth the presence of the
person from the first instant of beginning.
Lord, How Great Are Your Works!
What buzzing abundance, blighted,
Heaven bound, ascending like the dew
On the Summer’s light, rising, scarcely visible,
Torn from life and heart and rubbishing a relationship.
Like an un-enclosable wound, ever open to the truth
Of there being a father and a mother and uprooters,
Who yet, through the loving truth are called,
Ceaselessly, to an endless reconciliation.
Lord, Love Us In The Truth!
True seeds,
Lie in abundance amidst our wasted loves,
Flourishing in the hands of the Greatest Love,
Turning us back from looking back to going
Forward, forgiveness making fertile the ground
For the graced-Spring-planting, arising, like dew,
From the many pierced hearts, imploring
Our New Beginning.
Lord, Listen To Them !
by Francis Etheredge Profiles in Catholicism
St. Bridget’s Prayer
Our Father - Hail Mary O Jesus! Heavenly Physician, rose aloft on the Cross to heal our wounds with Thine, remember the bruises which Thou didst suffer and the weakness of all Thy Members which were distended to such a degree that never was there pain like unto Thine. From the crown of Thy Head to the Soles of Thy Feet there was not one spot on Thy Body that was not in torment, and yet, forgetting all Thy sufferings, Thou didst not cease to pray to Thy Heavenly Father for Thy enemies, saying: "Father forgive them for they know not what they do."
Through this great Mercy, and in memory of this suffering, grant that the remembrance of Thy Most Bitter Passion may effect in us a perfect contrition and the remission of all our sins. Amen. by St. Bridget
We stand in solidarity with the people of Creeslough whose hearts are broken with the recent tragedy and terrible loss of life. We pray for all those who lost loved ones and for the whole community that is grieving at this time. We pray for all those involved in responding and ministering to the survivors, we hold everyone in our hearts, devastated at this terrible tragedy.
Lord Jesus in your life you fought for the poor and the exploited, you gave dignity and human rights to all. You invited all to be your friends and Children of God, members of your family and yet the poor are still exploited abused and murdered.
They cry out for justice as does the spirit and family of Jullebee Ranara the latest victim among the Filipino overseas domestic workers killed and discarded
in Kuwait. Let justice and truth be seen, let there be peace in the hearts of her family, may she rest in your kingdom of peace. Amen.
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Adriana Koch
Dearest Lord,
Welcome Adriana into Your infinite and eternal love, and comfort her parents. Please inspire schools to have effective anti-bullying policies
by Sarah Lyon Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer to End Violence in the Holy Land
Oh, Lord, we join the Pope and the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, in call upon and praying that all parties in the Holy Land will practice restraint and self-control. We pray that peace and stability will once again prevail.
Oh Lord, 32 Palestinians and 7 Israelis have been killed since the start of the New Year. Please help those who can de-escalate this situation be enabled to work together to do so. We pray that intervention is resolutely undertaken by community and political leaders on all sides.
We pray that the leaders of both communities work together to defuse the current tensions and to launch a political process based upon justice that will bring about a lasting peace and prosperity for all. We pray that all parties will revere each other’s religious faiths and show respect for the holy sites and places of worship of Jews, Christians and Muslims, and those of all faiths.
We pray for those killed and injured, and we ask that God stay close to their families and loved ones. We pray also for healing for the wounded, and that the Almighty would give strength and perseverance to those caring for them.
Finally, we ask that God grant wisdom and prudence to political leaders and people of influence on all sides, leading them to devise ways to help us overcome violence, keep our communities safe, and work tirelessly to bring about a just and peaceful solution for our beloved Holy Land.
This prayer is based on that of the Pope, the Patriarchs and heads of Churches in the Holy Land.
by Dr. Eugene Fisher Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Those Who Died in the Turkey and Syria Earthquakes
Lord, take to yourself those who perished in the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Watch over those who were injured. Encourage those responding and seeking survivors. Strengthen the hands and hearts of those who will rebuild broken buildings and lives. We pray in your name. Amen. by Father Louis Cameli Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer to be a True Disciple
Will I pass your test Lord and cause no one hurt or pain? Do I have compassion and heartfelt concern for every person in distress, disabled, all the same? Do I help the needy without expecting a reward? Do I really love humanity as You love each one and all? Can I accept everyone with a welcome and a smile and see you present in the poor and know that we are friends working for the salvation of the world.
Amen
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Murdered Father Juan Angulo Fonseca
Embrace Father Juan Angulo Fonseca into the your infinite love.
Comfort his family, friends, and parishioners, and protect other priests from violence.
by Gordon NaryProfiles in Catholicism,
Prayer for the Children of Ukraine
Oh Lord, we pray for all the people of Ukraine, innocent victims of Russia’s merciless and murderous attack on their country and all who live within it. So many have died, so many have been injured, so many have had to flee from their homes to be able to survive. We pray for all Ukrainians in this time of great need and suffering. Oh Lord, we pray especially for the children of Ukraine whose lives have been so seriously disrupted, who are living in poverty, living with injuries, living with the knowledge that many of their relatives and friends have died, and whom they will never see again. Oh Lord, we pray for the children who have died and we pray for those who have, so far, survived. May those who have died rest in your Peace, Oh Lord. May those who survive be found by their families. May they receive the care that they need, To heal from their suffering, pain and trauma. And live to rebuild their lives and their country. Amen by Dr. Eugene Fisher Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Murdered Bishop Dave O’Connell
Into your hands, Lord, we entrust his soul.
Hands that toiled here on earth
Hands calloused from daily chores.
Hands that were nailed to the cross.
Into your hands, Lord, we entrust his soul.
Hands that opened the blind man’s eyes
Hands that made the leper clean.
Hands that calmed the stormy sea.
Into your hands, Lord, we entrust his soul.
Hands that clasped your mother’s tightly.
Hands kissed by repentant souls.
Hands that blessed and broke the bread.
Into your hands, Lord, we entrust his soul.
Hands that hold all our prayers.
Hands that heal our every need.
Hands still reaching out to us.
Into your hands O Lord, we entrust Bishop Dave O’Connell.
by Deacon Mike Ghiorso Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer to Reduce Abortions in Ireland
Lord, Let Us Waste Not!
Why, then, is the life-span of a fruit
Worth more than a human life?
What horrors will the timeline of human
Growth display if left to develop?
Who is hiding what from the work of their
Hands and, in hiding from their hands,
What is being hidden from the thoughts of
Their minds?
Lord, Let Us Listen!
Human life begins,
Joining from the start
Breaking out of separate cells,
Each part of which needs the other and more,
A skin, a place to be, diving into the tissues,
Anchoring new developments, changing
Outwardly, constantly, to show forth the presence of the
person from the first instant of beginning.
Lord, How Great Are Your Works!
What buzzing abundance, blighted,
Heaven bound, ascending like the dew
On the Summer’s light, rising, scarcely visible,
Torn from life and heart and rubbishing a relationship.
Like an un-enclosable wound, ever open to the truth
Of there being a father and a mother and uprooters,
Who yet, through the loving truth are called,
Ceaselessly, to an endless reconciliation.
Lord, Love Us In The Truth!
True seeds,
Lie in abundance amidst our wasted loves,
Flourishing in the hands of the Greatest Love,
Turning us back from looking back to going
Forward, forgiveness making fertile the ground
For the graced-Spring-planting, arising, like dew,
From the many pierced hearts, imploring
Our New Beginning.
Lord, Listen To Them !
Poems
The Light of the World
You are my inspiration and my hope, You bring meaning and purpose to my life, all the challenges that come my way you help me overcome the hardship and the strife.
You are the power and force from where victory springs. You light the darkness with hope and bring the peace where I can find strength and all good things ,
You are the source of freedom, kindness and the friend I need. You show me the path to the life where I can serve a and help those that cry to be saved and freed.
I see the light of truth and the dignity of all mankind. I know that your love of humanity has changed the world. and much more that must be done to heal the wounded, and the blind.
Amen
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Link to Spirituality and Poetry
Ireland Challenges and Leadership Interviews
General Interviews
Ireland Challenges and Leadership Articles/Commentaries
Irish archbishop calls for prayers for refugees and peace this Lent by Derry Now Link to Ireland Immigration Challenges
Archbishop Martin calls for prayers ahead of first anniversary of war in Ukraine by Oisín Walsh CatholicNews.ie Link to War
Public holiday marking St Brigid's feast established in Ireland by Catholic News Agency/Angelus Link to St. Bridget
Irish aid agency Trócaire providing vital support to Ukraine by Lydia O’Kane Vatican News
Churchgoers on island of Ireland raise 3.25 million euro for Ukraine by Dominic McGrath Independent.ie
Aid convoy blessed in Dublin transporting supplies to Ukraine by Lydia O’Kane Vatican News
The Irish Fight for the Latin Mass – Part 4 by Seán Dartraighe OnePeter5
Irish delegates call for radical change at European assembly of Catholic churches by Patsy McGarry Irish Times
European Synod Assembly: Irish voice 'heard loudly and clearly' by Independent Catholic News
Ireland: Politicians speak out about attacks on Catholic churches by Matt Moran Independent Catholic News
Co Armagh priest accused of voyeurism found not guilty by The Irish News
L’Arche Ireland ‘very disappointed’ at latest revelations about founder Jean Vanier by Patsy McGarry Irish Times Link to Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
John Lydon loses out on Eurovision selection as Wild Youth chosen to represent Ireland by Rory Carroll The Guardian
Irish Catholic Church in ‘terminal decline’ after sexual abuse scandals by Euronews
Youth Work Promotes the Wellbeing of Young People by Youth Work Ireland Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership
Sinn Feon Collude to Ban Catholics from ProLife Prayer by Catholic Arena Link to Other ProLife Challenges
Man (50) charged with Dublin woman’s murder by Wayne O'Connor Independent.ie Link to Murder
From quitting the priesthood in protest to pursuing a music career, tenor Finbar Wright rewilds his own path by Independent.ie
Former rugby coach and teacher at Terenure College pleads guilty to indecently assaulting boys by Jessica Magee The Irish Times Link to Child Sexual Abuse General Reports
Launch of Ireland’s newest literary journal, The Four Faced Liar by Mary Bermingham Cork.ie
Francis ‘light years ahead’ of other popes in tackling abuse scandal, says pioneering journalist by Patsy McGarry Irish Times Link to Catholic Sexual Violence Against Minors
Spiritan scandal: ‘Why was Fr Arthur Carragher moved to Canada, where he was free to abuse my 10-year-old brother?’ by Maeve Sheehan Independent.ie
Pope reveals meeting Irish abuse survivors was ‘one of the most heated situations’ by Lisa ODonnell Extra.ie
Pope Francis appoints Dublin priest to senior position dealing with clerical abuse claims by Sarah MacDonald Independent.ie
Kinahan gangster Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan loses appeal over €75k seized by CAB by Alan Sherry Sunday World
Leo Varadkar returns as Ireland's prime minister by Aysu Bicer Anadolu Agency Link to Ireland Politics
Antrim mother given 20 years for murder of son and attempted murder of his brother by David Young TheIrish Examiner Link to Murdered Children and Teens
Jesuits unlikely to be prosecuted over sexual abuse of Limerick students by David Raleigh Limerick Post Link to The Jesuits
U.K. Supreme Court: Buffer zones OK at Northern Ireland abortion clinics by Catholic News Service/Angelus Link to Abortion
It’s right to acknowledge how church was a force for good by Independent.ie
National Library acquires papers of HIV/AIDS activist Lynch by Conor Hunt RTÉ Link to HIV/AIDS
Gay priest who stood up to US church at height of Aids crisis ‘so proud’ of Ireland’s progress by Catherine Healy independent.ie Link to LGBTQ Challenges
World Cup 2022: Fifa's clampdown on rainbow armbands conflicts with its own human rights guidelines by thejournalie Link to Sports
RSV virus in babies, children and adults – symptoms and warning signs by thejournalie Link to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
‘New research shows Covid-19 pandemic is impacting ‘at risk’ youth most severely by leinsterexpress.ie Link to COVID-19
Poet Paul Muldoon announced as ninth Professor of Poetry for Ireland by University College Dublin
BREAKING Irish Government Party SURROUNDS Church During Mass by Catholic Arena
The Long Road to Redress in Ireland by Mark Holan History News Network
Ireland: Pope appoints new Bishop of Ossory by Independent Catholic News
Ahead of victims’ funerals, Irish bishop laments ‘randomness’ of gas station explosion by Charles Collins Crux
Bishop says gas station explosion leaving 9 dead ‘darkest day’ for Irish village by Charles Collins Crux
Extra clothes, shorter Mass times – Irish churches address rising energy bills by CathNews New Zealand
Irish Bishops’ Autumn Meeting focuses on Synodal pathway, migrants and refugees by Vatican News Link to Ireland Immigration Challenges
Nothing compares: how Sinéad O’Connor’s fearless activism helped change the world by Sylvia Patterson The Guardian
Irish sisters' synod submission laments media's 'constant battering' by Sarah MacDonald National Catholic Reporter
Liz Bonnin: ‘Our economic system is completely outdated and unsuitable for the 21st century’ by Ronan McGreevy The Irish Times
Tallaght stabbings: ‘I had to sit my seven-year-old down and tell him two of his friends have gone to heaven’ by Kitty Holland The Irish Times
Church at a crossroads: Bishops, priests, and lay Catholics speak out by Conor Capplis The Irish Examiner
More power to laity, less focus on priesthood, says Cork Bishop by Donal O'Keeffe EchoLive.ie
Irish Churches urge measures to address the cost of living crisis by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Changes afoot for Catholic Church in Ireland as Vatican Synod approaches by Michael O'Dowd The IrishCentral
Cork parishes to lose priests and Masses as numbers fall by Ann Murphy The Irish Examiner
Down syndrome: Greatly improved life expectancy comes with new challenges by Sheila Wayman The Irish Times Link to Down Syndrome
Warning Ireland is a ‘haven’ for human trafficking by Ruadhán Jones The Irish Catholic Link to Human Trafficking
Irish bishops welcome National Synthesis on Synodal Process by Independent Catholic News
Irish Catholics Seek Return to Catholic Mass-Synodal Report by Catholic Arena
Irish Capuchin: Poverty should not be the case in 2022 by Lydia O’Kane Vatican News Link to Poverty and to The Capuchins
On Stein milestone, cardinal recalls his own family’s Jewish roots, Holocaust horrors by Inés San Martín Crux Link to Catholic/Jewish Issues and Challenges
Archbishop McQuaid and the ‘Macushla martyrs’ by Ruadhan Jones The Irish Catholic
Irish Prolifers Defy Anti Prayer Zone Threat by Catholic Arena
Ireland: Latest road death figures 'shocking' - Bishop Fintan Monahan by Independent Catholic News
‘Do not mention leprechauns, don’t call Irish people English’: An embassy’s advice for visitors to Ireland by The Irish Times
Ireland: Clonfert formally recognised as a Diocesan Marian Shrine by Brenda Drumm Independent Catholic News Link to Mariology
Guglielmo Marconi: Making history in Ireland by Lydia O’Kane Vatican News
515 Rosary Rallies in ONE DAY Across Ireland by Catholic Arena Link to The Rosary
Exposing the darkness at the heart of Irish Society… by Declan McSweeney Slugger O'Toole
Ireland’s postal service unveils special Irish language stamp for Pride month by IrishCentral
Rosary Rally Spreads All Over Ireland by Catholic Arena Link to The Rosary
Calling on the Irish government to respond to the needs of children of priests by Vincent Doyle The Tablet Link to Children Challenges
The 175th anniversary of “Black ’47”: The great trial and triumph of Irish faith by Father Seán Connolly The Dispatch /The Catholic World Report
An uneasy history: Irish Catholicism and the Irish wake by Dr. Christopher Shannon The Catholic World Report Link to End of Life Challenges
Sinéad O’Connor slams Irish government on child suicide by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral Link to Suicide
Archbishop McQuaid and the ‘Macushla martyrs’ by Ruadhan Jones The Irish Catholic
Elders, grandparents have mission to encourage young people in the Faith – Bishop Nulty by Ruadhan Jones The Irish Catholic Link to Elder Challenges and Leadership
US Ambassador vows to defend and protect Good Friday Agreement. by IrishCentral
Pope Francis appoints bishop to lead two Irish Catholic dioceses by Catholic News Agency
Irish group steps up with offer to save Ireland's Great Hunger Museum by Debbie McGoldrick IrishCentral
Remarkable film of Magdalene laundry women and nuns by Frances Mulraney IrishCentral
Irish Olympian attacked and beaten by mob in Dublin by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral Link to Sports
Closure of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum is a scandal beyond belief by Cahir O'Dohert IrishCentral
Dublin’s Catholic archbishop pays tribute to priest who ‘sacrificed himself to save his secretary’ by Catholic News Agency
Report shows Irish teachers' concern over bullying of practicing Catholic students by Christine Rousselle Catholic News Agency Link to Cyberbullying, School Bullying, and Hazing
Number of homeless people in Ireland rises above 8,000 by Jade Wilson The Irish Times
Hitler's secret plans for Nazis to invade Ireland sells at auction for $1.3k by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral
Brave Irish teen saves mother and daughter from drowning in Co Carlow by IrishCentral
“Irish Joseph Fritzl” - Irish woman held captive and raped by stepfather over 20 years by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral Link to Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Horror as girl pushed under Dublin train by pack of thugs by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral
Belfast bishop urges politicians to avoid inciting more violence by Catholic News Service Link to Northern Island Issues and Challenges
Loyalists petrol-bomb Belfast bus as violence continues in NI.Loyalist violence has been ongoing in Northern Ireland over the past six days with 41 police officers injured across the region by Shane O'Brien IrishCentral
General Articles/Commentaries
Featured Report
If We’re Better Together, Why Are We So Far Apart? The Interplay between Synodality and Polarization by Michael P. McGillicuddy, LCSW Profiles in Catholicism
Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year by Aljazeera Link to Nuclear Challenges
Russia is suspending its participation in New START nuclear weapons treaty, Putin says by Anna Chernova, Nathan Hodge and Lauren Kent CNN
WHO Revises List of Stockpiled Drugs for Nuclear Emergencies by Emily Harris JAMA February 15, 2023
'Paralyzed with fear': Terrifying moment gunman opens fire in San Francisco synagogue after posting Nazi imagery in days before - while unharmed victims remain unnervingly calm and one even stands up to take a phone call by Will Potter Daily Mail Link to Antisemitism
Earthquake death toll over 21,000; Turkey evacuates thousands; UN aid reaches Syria: Updates by John Bacon and Jorge L. Ortiz USA TODAY
JRS: Quake-struck Syrians need “grace upon grace” by Linda Bordoni and Tomasz Matyka, SJ Vatican News
Chronological list of the Doctors of the Church by U.S.Catholic
Vatican conference aims to empower laity without ‘clericalizing’ them by Elise Ann Allen Crux
After Biden comments, U.S. bishops say they have 'united position' on abortion by Kate Scanlon, OSV News/The Pilot Link to Abortion
Court rules pro-life group owes nearly $1 million in fines for Planned Parenthood protests by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report Link to Other ProLife Challenges
A Rare Look Below the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Reveals Surprising Melting by Teresa Nowakowski Smithsonian Magazine Link to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
‘Strong indications’ Putin supplied missile that downed MH17 missile, say investigators. The Malaysia Airlines plane crash killed 298 people in the east of Donetsk, Ukraine, in 2014 by Emily Atkinson Independent.UK
Pope: Human trafficking 'disfigures dignity' by Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News Link to Human Trafficking
Pope Francis names Chicago native head of Vatican bishops’ department by The Pillar
Sheriffs Make Arrest in Bishop David O’Connell Murder by The Tablet
Murder probe launched in fatal shooting of 'Peacemaker' bishop in Los Angeles by Kevin Shalvey, Alex Stone, and Bill Hutchinson ABC News Link to Murdered Priests and Seminarians
The Anti-Gun Violence Hustle by Sean Cooper Tablet Link to Gun Violence
72-Year-Old Grandmother Accused of Beating 8-Year-Old Granddaughter to Death by Elaine Aradillas People Link to Murdered Children and Teens
6 people shot, killed in series of shootings in Mississippi; suspect in custody by Melissa Alonso CNN Link to Murder
At least 3 dead in mass shooting at Michigan State University by Amir Vera, Seán Federico-OMurchú, and Adam Renton CNN
Priest shot to death in Mexico by Walter Sanchez Silva ACI Prensa/Catholic News Agency Link to Murdered Priests and Seminarians
Meet the new face of gun owners in the US: Asian Americans by Kyung Lah CNN
Yad Vashem Book Of Names Of Holocaust Victims On Display At The United Nations by Eve Glover Jewish Press Link to The Holocaust
Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners; bodies of British volunteers returned by Reuters Link to War
Chatting with your deceased relatives: AI’s next frontier? by Aleteia Link to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Aspirin Discontinuation at 24 to 28 Weeks’ Gestation in Pregnancies at High Risk of Preterm Preeclampsia by Manel Mendoza, PhD JAMA February 21, 2023 Link to Pregnancy and Pregnancy Challenges
Digital gift a small reminder of big thaw in China-Vatican relations by Crux Link to China and Hong Kong Challenges
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis shares message of human dignity through time by Dennis Sadowski Our Sunday Visitor Link to Spirituality and Art
Progressive US Jews rally in solidarity with Israeli protesters by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service Link to Jewish Leadership and Challenges
Southern Baptists oust Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church for naming a female pastor by Adele E Banks Religion News Service Link to Women Challenges and Leadership
R. Kelly, already serving 30 years for sex trafficking, sentenced to 20 years in federal child porn case by Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos CNN
Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down by Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras, and Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency Link to Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
When thieves stabbed the Eucharist, they never expected this to happen by Philip Kosloski Aleteia
Read the released portions of the Georgia special grand jury report by CNN Link to Immoral Political Acts and to Political Crimes
Memo to Gen Z Catholics: Why Vatican II is still important by George Weigel The Pilot
Walgreens says it will not sell abortion pills in Kansas by Catholic Vote Link to Abortion
Trailblazing Episcopal priest Pauli Murray to be featured on US quarters by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service
Pope calls for inclusion policies for people with rare diseases by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Full text of Bishop O’Connell’s last recorded homily by Bishop David O'Connell Angelus Link to Homilies
Governments urged to step up efforts to combat modern slavery by Catherine Pepinster The Tablet
The New York Times Ran a Defense of J.K. Rowling One Day After Being Called Out for Anti-Trans Bias by James Factora them
Francis accuses critics of ‘instrumentalizing’ death of Benedict XVI by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference: God accompanies people with same-sex attraction by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report Link to LGBTQ Challenges
Anglican Church reports synod member to police for tweeting ‘hate speech’ by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
Minnesota congresswoman assaulted in her DC apartment building by Gustaf Kilander Indepedentt.UK Link to United States Politics- Part Two
Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'Black and Hispanic men' choose 'being in gangs and dealing drugs' over education by Brandon Gage AlterNet Link to The Crazies and to Donald Trump’s Cultish Cronies
Sidney Powell cites woman who claimed to be headless, time-traveling entity in email pushing election conspiracy theories by Shawn Johnson Business News
Florida lawmakers approve Gov. Ron DeSantis' expanded migrant relocation program by Douglas Soule USA TODAY Link to United States Immigration Challenges
‘When we rotated it 90 degrees it was obvious’: mystery sketch is rare Michelangelo draft for Sistine Chapel by Dalya Alberge The Guardian Link to Spirituality and Art
Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai among Hong Kongers nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
The Church’s Memory Problems by Massimo Faggioli Commonweal
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Adults Need to Look Inward by Jen Laws HIV/HCV Watch Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership
Sexual Assault Survivors Speak Out on Grammy Weekend: ‘The Music Industry is the Catholic Church on Steroids’ by Elizabeth Wagmester Variety
Featured Report
Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism Link to Child Sexual Abuse General Reports
Priest who offered up cancer for clerical abuse victims says he was healed at Lourdes by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor/Catholic Review
Two former SLU priests accused of abuse by KMOX News
Georgia Church Hosting Johnny Hunt Men’s Conference Despite Sex Assault Allegations by Sarah Einselen The Roys Report Link to Protestant Sexual Violence Against Minors
Five Jehovah’s Witnesses charged with sexually abusing children in Pennsylvania by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Former DeForest church staffer enters guilty plea in sexual abuse case by Jonathan Stefonek DeForest Times Tribune Link to Child Sexual Abuse General Reports
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod president calls for excommunicating white nationalists by Jack Jenkins and Emily McFarlan Miller Religion News Service Link to White Supremacy
Kidnapping suspect allegedly expressed interest in cannibalism after luring woman to apartment ‘for the thrill’ of killing by Alberto Luperon Newsbreak
Vatican condemns attacks against UN peacekeepers by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
Public Health Workers Report Threats, Harassment During Pandemic by Emily Harris JAMA February 8, 2023
'Salve Lucrum: The Existential Threat of Greed in US Health Care by Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP JAMA. January 30, 2023
Effect of a Community-Based Medical Oncology Depression Screening Program on Behavioral Health Referrals Among Patients With Breast Cancer by Erin E. Hahn, PhD, MPH, Corrine E. Munoz-Plaza, MPH, Dana Pounds, MS, et al JAMA January 4, 2022 Link to Mental Health/Illness
Former Denison youth minister sentenced to 60 years for producing child pornography by KRLD Link to Pornography Challenges
Why Black Newborns Are 3 Times More Likely to Die in the Care of White Doctors by Rob Picheta CNN
Beyond birds and flames: Let's think of the Holy Spirit as jazz music by Daniel P Horan National Catholic Reporter
New Jersey student ends her life after months of bullying, video of school hallway beating circulates online by Fox News/Yahoo Link to Suicide, Cyberbullying, School Bullying, and Hazing, and to Youth Challenges and Leadership
Catholic Union warns of 'extreme' Isle of Man assisted suicide proposals by James Somerville-Meikle Independent Catholic News Link to Assisted Suicide
Implementing the White House’s Strategic Plan to Save Lives Amid the Opioid Crisis.Reaching for the “North Star” by Michael A. Incze, MD, MSEd; A. Taylor Kelley, MD, MPH, MSc; and Phillip M. Singer, PhD, MHSA JAMA February 6, 2023 Link to Addiction
The CIA and the Rosary Priest: Venerable Patrick Peyton, CSC by Meg Hunter-Kilmer Church Life Journal
A Survivor’s Forgiveness. Why Eva Mozes Kor ‘forgave’ Josef Mengele—and what that really means by Danica Davidson Tablet Link to Forgiveness
Two men arrested and charged in 1975 murder of Indiana teen who "fought for her life" by Emily Mae Czachor CBS News
Ghanaian priest gets vehicle necessary to continue ministry at home by Joe Bollig The Leven
Honoring Black leaders in the telecom industry by Robin Layton allconnect
Caring For The Caregivers by Bob Drew, MA The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
20 state AGs call for investigation into FBI’s ‘anti-Catholic’ memo by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Cardinal McElroy: Sex and sin need a new framework in the church by America Link to Sex, Sexuality, and Celibacy
‘The Book of Kells’ makes Kansas City debut by Meghan Ascher The Leven
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QAnon 'time traveler' cozies up to mainstream GOP after leaving prison by Travis Gettys Raw Story Link to The Crazies
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Trial of Mexico’s Former Top Cop Neglected U.S. Role in War on Drugs, Genaro García Luna was convicted on Tuesday of accepting millions in cartel bribes. But the information U.S. officials had went mostly unexplored. by José Olivares The Intercept
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Springfield man who participated in Jan. 6 riot and bragged about it found guilty by federal court by Sun-Times Media Wire/WBBM NewsRadio Link to Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection/Sedition
Canadian government moves to delay expanding assisted suicide to include the mentally ill by ACI Prensa/The Pilot Link to Assisted Suicide
Canadian bishops outline plans for reconciliation with indigenous peoples by John Lavenburg Crux Link to Indigenous People
Hungry, Poor, and Disabled Canadians Now Seeking Assisted Suicide by Kevin J. Jones/ Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report Link to Euthanasia
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Brazil Catholics demand accountability for illegal mining by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
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Cuba: Pope appeals for protestors to be freed by John Newton Independent Catholic News
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Genaro García Luna, former Mexican public security secretary, convicted in US of taking bribes from drug cartels by Ray Sanchez CNN Link to Financial Crimes
Mexico priest recounts ‘amazing’ confession of accident victim he stopped to help by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
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Why persecuted Nicaragua bishop turned down the chance to leave the country by Walter Sanchez Silva ACI/Catholic News Agency
Nicaragua deports 222 political prisoners to U.S.; group includes Catholic priests, students, opponents of regime by David Agren National Catholic Reporter
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Parliament to consider bid to strip entitlements of former Australian governors general for serious misconduct by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
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Belgian Archbishop: The Fundamental Teachings of the Church Are Currently Under Threat by Solène Tadié National Catholic Register
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The Danish media and their Islamophobia problem by Hannah Macaulay and Freddie Scott European Academy of Religious Society Link to Islamophobia
Cardinal accused of sexual assault retires from Vatican post by France 24
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The New Faces of Persecution Against Christians in Europe by Solène Tadié National Catholic Register
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Watchdog raises concerns after arson attacks on German, French churches by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Germany: Arsonists set fire to earthquake donations by Middle East Monitor Link to Hate Crimes
Francis & the ‘Elitist’ German Synod .Why the pope’s criticism is so striking by Massimo Faggioli Commonweal
A Memo to the German Bishops by Michael Warsaw National Catholic Register
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German leaders make pitch for ‘synodal way’ at Europe’s synod meeting by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Pro-Kremlin activists in Germany gave money for Russian army gear by Maria Tsvetkova and Mari Saito Reuters
Four women opt out of German Synodal Way, saying it ‘departs from the universal Church’ by AC Wimmer Catholic News Agency
Hitler became German chancellor 90 years ago. The world is still recovering. by A. James Rudin Religion News Service
Pope: We must listen to Indigenous Peoples to address climate crisis by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News Link to Indigenous People and to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
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Sinner and sage: Despite troubled life, Caravaggio mastered spiritual meanings by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Angelus
Astronomy calls us to prayer by Jo Siedlecka independent Catholic News Link to Astronomy
Networking, becoming ecological guides: the Sisters’ project for the Common Home by Matthew Saganski Vatican News Link to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
Priest accused of embezzling €800,000 from social solidarity institutions by Natasha Donn Portugal Resident Link to Financial Crimes
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Spanish bishop proclaims the right to life doesn’t come from the ballot box or a court by Nicolás de Cárdenas Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
The AP Interview takeaways: Pope decries expanding gun use by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Church in Germany has paid $43.5 million to more than 1,800 victims of abuse by Our Sunday Visitor
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Skeletons, This Roman Church Will Have You Pondering Your Own Mortality by Theo Zenou Smithsonian Magazine Link to The Capuchins
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Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Becciu amid ongoing Vatican finance trial by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency Link to Financial Crimes
The ‘Pastoral Council’ and the Collapse of the Catholic Faith in the Netherlands by Solène Tadié National Catholic Register
Dutch Doctors Can Sedate ‘Agitated’ Patients Before Euthanasia by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register Link to Euthanasia
Nuns forced women in Netherlands to work for years by AFP/UCA News
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Polish family murdered by Nazis along with Jews they sheltered recalled on Holocaust Remembrance Day; family’s martyrdom paves way for beatification by Detroit Catholic
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Portugal church sex abuse study: victims may number 4,800 by Barry Hatton The Associated Press
Pope asks Spanish priests to reject careerism and seek fraternity by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
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Sacristan killed, priest wounded in terrorist attacks in Spain; bishops condemn violence by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
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Workers stage largest strike in history of Britain's health service by Sachin Ravikumar andNatalie Thomas Reuters
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C of E vicar who shared claims 9/11 was Israeli plot barred for antisemitism by Jamie Grierson The Guardian
‘Rebel nuns’ of the Amalfi Coast expelled from convent, religious life by Crux
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