Cleanse your hearts of anger and live the Gospel, pope says at Mass in Irbil

Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbour thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them. After a full morning paying tribute to the victims of Islamic State violence, Pope Francis reached the last major event of his trip to Iraq: Mass on 7th March with some 10,000 people at Irbil's...

Life triumphs over death as Christians rebuild in Iraq, pope says

Amid the rubble and bombed out remains of four churches destroyed by Islamic State militants, Pope Francis paid tribute to Iraqi Christians who endured persecution and even death. But visiting Mosul and Qaraqosh in northern Iraq on 7th March, he also urged the Christians to live up to their faith and honour the sacrifice of those who died...

Over 1,500 people with Down’s syndrome call for Northern Ireland law change

Over 1,500 people with Down’s syndrome and their families have signed an open letter urging Northern Ireland’s political leaders to vote in favour of the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill at its second reading. The Bill, which was introduced last month by Paul Givan MLA, seeks to amend the...