Pope Leo opens up about being physically attacked in Ireland
‘Never in my life, anywhere in the world, have I been physically attacked as I was in Ireland’ Pope Leo XIV has revealed he was physically attacked during a visit to Ireland. He said: “Never in my life, anywhere in the world, have I been physically attacked as I was in Ireland, for just going […]
1 year ago
People are confused about what the ‘H’ in Jesus H. Christ actually stands for
It’s something we’ve all pondered. There are few names as well-known as that of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ. While many of us just refer to the great redeemer as Jesus, many historical documents refer to him by his full name – Jesus H. Christ. So, where did the ‘H’ come from? And what […]
1 year ago
Pope Francis sends message to 1.2 billion Catholics as he remains in critical condition
The Pope has been in hospital since February 14. The Vatican have issued a new update on the condition of Pope Francis after he was admitted to hospital on Valentine’s Day. Late last night, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis was in a critical condition and was showing an ‘initial, mild’ kidney problem […]
1 year ago
Opinion: Taking Communion out of school system will sort the believers from the non-believers
“How people send children into church knowing all we know is astounding.” When I think back to when I made my First Holy Communion, I remember the early morning trip to the hairdressers, the mountain of sandwiches my Nanny made for guests, and the pointless white umbrella I had to carry around all day. I […]
1 year ago
People are confused about what the ‘H’ In Jesus H. Christ actually stands for
It’s something we’ve all pondered. There are few names as well-known as that of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ. While many of us just refer to the great redeemer as Jesus, many historical documents refer to him by his full name – Jesus H. Christ. So, where did the ‘H’ come from? And what […]
1 year ago
The Mothership: Does religion still have a place in Irish schools?
As Ireland’s population becomes pluralist, does a predominantly Catholic education system make sense? Welcome back to The Mothership; the show that brings the issues that matter most to Irish families, to the table. On this week’s show we’re asking, does religion still have a place in Irish schools? Roughly 88% of Irish schools are still […]
4 years ago