First of all, I want to say ‘thanks’ to the editorial team of this ACP website for giving us the full text of the editorial of The Irish Catholic. That is an important step towards lessening the t
Well said. Roy, Soline and Seán.
But, you know, having been bragging over here in Scotland in the early stages of the process about how we Irish at home had been embracing the whole concept of synod
"It (the synodal process) is not, it seems, for most Irish Catholics. Readers of this newspaper — committed, practising Catholics, not disengaged critics — have written to tell us they had no know
"If the Church itself does not recognize the full humanity of half its own members—by insisting, for example, that they cannot image Christ because of their gender—how can it expect Silicon Valley
None of the Popes 'get' women! Heidi Schumpf (writing in Commonweal magazine) suggests if Pope Leo doesn't 'get' women his AI Encyclical will not reach many people of good will. Most priests don't 'ge
Sidney Blumenthal and Seán Wilentz give Gareth Gore a platform for stereotypes and prejudice. Of Escriva, they ask "He was a Fascist, was he not?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDH3xLOZdY&list
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The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026First of all, I want to say ‘thanks’ to the editorial team of this ACP website for giving us the full text of the editorial of The Irish Catholic. That is an important step towards lessening the t
The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026Well said. Roy, Soline and Seán. But, you know, having been bragging over here in Scotland in the early stages of the process about how we Irish at home had been embracing the whole concept of synod
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026Such a beautiful piece and I think the last line is really powerful.
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026Sparse is right, Martin. I put flesh on the dry bones. Thank you for your support.
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026Sparse is right, Martin. I put flesh on the dry bones. Thank you for your support.
The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026"It (the synodal process) is not, it seems, for most Irish Catholics. Readers of this newspaper — committed, practising Catholics, not disengaged critics — have written to tell us they had no know
The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026"If the Church itself does not recognize the full humanity of half its own members—by insisting, for example, that they cannot image Christ because of their gender—how can it expect Silicon Valley
The Irish Catholic editorial: The Synod that forgot to save the Church – The Irish Synodal Pathway process is a serious undertaking by serious people. But who is it for?
May 30 2026None of the Popes 'get' women! Heidi Schumpf (writing in Commonweal magazine) suggests if Pope Leo doesn't 'get' women his AI Encyclical will not reach many people of good will. Most priests don't 'ge
Seán Walsh: Just Another Blind Beggar
May 29 2026Your closing lines are masterful, Seán. Thank you for sending.
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May 26 2026Sidney Blumenthal and Seán Wilentz give Gareth Gore a platform for stereotypes and prejudice. Of Escriva, they ask "He was a Fascist, was he not?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDH3xLOZdY&list
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