Prayers for opponents – and rosary beads always with him

One of Ireland’s most successful amateur boxers of all time has revealed that he prays for his own safety, as well as his opponent’s well-being before a big match. Belfast’s Michael Conlan, who famously turned professional after accusing officials in amateur boxing of corruption following the 2016 Olympics, opened up about his faith during an... Read More

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October 17, 2019

Vatican launches ‘eRosary’ bracelet to appeal to youth

The Vatican is looking to encourage young people who are keen on technology to pray by launching an “eRosary” bracelet. Promoted as a combination of “the best of the Church’s spiritual tradition and the latest advances of the technological world,” the bracelet was launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network on 15 October. October has... Read More

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September 29, 2018

Seminarian urges Catholics to join abortion clinic vigils

A seminarian who met a baby he helped to save during a pro-life vigil has urged Catholic Universe readers and all people to be “courageous” and join the campaign for life. Deacon David Donaghue, who is in his final year of formation at St Mary’s College, Oscott, told The Catholic Universe that Oscott Seminary is... Read More

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