This weeks international news
Syrian Catholics live in fear for their lives, says archbishop
February 22nd, 2012 | 
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A SENIOR Archbishop in Syria has described how the country is ‘locked in a murderous stalemate,’ revealing that his flock say farewell to one another after Sunday Mass uncertain if they will meet again.
As news breaks today that Sunday Times foreign correspondent Marie Colvin and French photojournalist Remi Ochlick have been killed during an attack in Homs in Syria, Archbishop Samir Nassar of Damascus (above) emphasised that the Syrian people were being ‘subjected to enormous pressures’ with conflict and economic disaster spread to almost every town. It has been reported that at least 100 civilians were killed in attacks by ... continue reading.
US bishops reject compromise offer
February 17th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
— President Obama’s proposal regarding contraception provision is dismissed by hierarchy... continue reading.
Young Christians in Sudan too afraid to go to Mass
February 13th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
Threat of abduction is real and ever present after the kidnap and release of two priests... continue reading.
Dermot O’Leary mugs it up for Mary’s Meals
February 9th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
X Factor presenter backs charity’s new Big Blue Mug campaign... continue reading.
Irish Government may invite Pope Benedict XVI to visit
February 3rd, 2012 | 2 COMMENTS
Taoiseach Enda Kenny considers option after Irish bishops extend invitation to Holy Father to attend the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin and as diplomatic relations improve with nuncio’s arrival... continue reading.
Council of Europe delivers a victory for life
February 3rd, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
— European human rights body rules that euthanasia and assisted suicide should be banned in every country on the continent... continue reading.
Screening for Irish civil servants dealing with the Church?
February 2nd, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
Irish politicians are to consider proposals to that senior civil servants dealing with the Catholic Church should be ‘screened’ to ensure they are not friendly to the church.... continue reading.
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