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Western People 10.2.2026 One of the most impenetrable conundrums in modern politics is the extraordinary grip that President Donald Trump has exerted on the minds and hearts of the American…

Pope Leo XIV sends a note to Bishops inviting them to embed Vatican News’ new video widget in the web pages of dioceses, parishes, and organizations linked to the Catholic…

The Holy See “will not participate in the Board of Peace because of its particular nature, which is evidently not that of other States,” stated Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary…

I enjoy listening to Brendan O’Connor interviewing. He is not afraid of difficult questions that lead people to go deeper, and in doing so exposing his own vulnerability. I feel…

‘ZELENSKY IS A BAD MAN!’ I caught Zelensky being interviewed on the News at the Munich Security Conference last weekend. The Report (UK, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands) had…

The Rite of Election of Catechumens is celebrated today. We celebrate the first Sunday of Lent. All over the world today, men and women are beginning a period of preparation…

Note: Coming Wood You Believe Healing Seminar with Jim Cogley & Luba Rodzhuk: There are just a few places still available for the Ballyvaloo Retreat from 23rd-26th Feb. Also, for…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The newly released Epstein files show that Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon discussed opposition to Pope Francis, including a move that Bannon claimed would ‘take down…

The “MESSENGER” dates from 1888. Donal Neary SJ has been the editor for more than 10 years. I was delighted to read in the March 2026 edition that the MESSENGER supports…

René Girard has been mentioned a lot of late in many ACP posts. Check out this article in The Tablet by Michael Kirwan. (Registration required). Update: Full article below, submitted…

Sharing Good News Weekly newsletter of the Bishops’ digital platform The Way12 February 2025 – Issue 247Catholic Communications Office, Maynooth Link to Newsletter: https://theway.ie

Bishop Donal McKeown, who has handed in his resignation after turning 75 but remains in post while his successor is selected, spoke to The Irish News after the suspension of…

‘Virtue’ 6th Sunday Year A – 15 Feb 2026

I like the thought – of a Collective Noun. Bees – a swarm. Fish – a shoal/school. Birds – a flock. Lions – a pride. Wolves – a pack. Ants…

THURSDAY West/ FRIDAY East Asia & Oceania A DIVINE CALLING One Woman’s Lifelong Battle for Equalityin the Catholic Church Soline Humbert & Dr Mary McAleese Thursday 12th Feb, 8 – 9.30pm London time “Some…

Western People 3.2.2026 Around the time I was ordained in 1973 a major survey on religious practice in Ireland was published. Its main finding was that over 90% of Irish…

Day of Prayer for Temperance Opening CommentToday’s readings ask for decisions, challenging Christians to choose the right path. We gather to worship God, who can help us in all our…

Note: Upcoming Wood You Believe Healing Seminar with Jim Cogley & Luba Rodzhuk: *Edmund Rice Centre, Callan – Responding to your Call – Discovering your Purpose, Embracing your Destiny Sat…

‘Staging’ 5th Sunday Year A – 8 Feb 2026

Witnessed Published on Saturday 7th February 2026 by Seán Walsh Bell! The bell! Why doesn’t he – ? Or call out – Leper! Leper! ‘Coming towards us even as we…