smccorkpriestir, Author at Syro Malabar Catholic Church Community, Cork Ireland

Pope Leo XIV urges Christian formators to learn from ‘spiritual giants’ like Augustine

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV urged Christian leaders on Feb. 6 to look to the examples of “spiritual giants” including Sts.

Pope Leo XIV urges Christian formators to learn from ‘spiritual giants’ like Augustinesmccorkpriestir2026-02-06T23:03:21+00:00

Bishops call Catholics to prayer and action amid US immigration violence, rhetoric

(OSV News) — More U.S. Catholic bishops have released messages of concern as tensions continue to soar amid the Trump administration‘s immigration crackdown,

Bishops call Catholics to prayer and action amid US immigration violence, rhetoricsmccorkpriestir2026-02-06T23:03:21+00:00

US solicitor general says Colorado should not deny Catholic preschools early education funds

WASHINGTON OSV News) — A case before the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to stop Colorado from excluding Catholic preschools and

US solicitor general says Colorado should not deny Catholic preschools early education fundssmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:02:00+00:00

Pope warns little progress has been made to protect children worldwide

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities

Pope warns little progress has been made to protect children worldwidesmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:59+00:00

Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversary

(OSV News) — Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, intensified Russian attacks on civilian

Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversarysmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:59+00:00

New York archbishop from Joliet is on a mission from God to go make disciples of everyone

NEW YORK (OSV News) — A day before his installation as the 11th archbishop of New York, Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks gathered with

New York archbishop from Joliet is on a mission from God to go make disciples of everyonesmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:58+00:00

Meloni-look-alike angel removed from Rome church after brief viral moment

(OSV News) — A Roman church briefly became a viral sensation after an angel’s face appeared to resemble Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,

Meloni-look-alike angel removed from Rome church after brief viral momentsmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:58+00:00

Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for children with incurable diseases

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has called on people around the world to pray for children living with incurable diseases

Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for children with incurable diseasessmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:58+00:00

Religious sisters’ organization in Ireland has fought human trafficking for 20 years

(OSV News) — Twenty years ago, Sister Helene Hayes addressed a group of sisters in Ireland about the worldwide problem of human trafficking.

Religious sisters’ organization in Ireland has fought human trafficking for 20 yearssmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:58+00:00

In National Prayer Breakfast address, Trump backs Noem after Minneapolis fallout

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump Feb. 5 said he will not fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid political fallout

In National Prayer Breakfast address, Trump backs Noem after Minneapolis falloutsmccorkpriestir2026-02-05T23:01:58+00:00

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