Preventing Human Trafficking - Commissioner Drew Harris

Commissioner Drew Harris talks to Wendy on the CAPTIVES programme, about the work of An Garda Síochána in regard to preventing human trafficking and how people can play their part.

CAPTIVES is produced by Act to Prevent Trafficking (APT) and includes a four part series for Post-Primary Students. Series 2 coming soon.

The GREEN light to proceed ....

Bishop Brendan Leahy says that the Final Document from the #SynodonSynodality will greatly assist the Synodal Pathway - Ireland

"It offers a path for the Church in the 21st century"

Gerard O'Connell from America Magazine - The Jesuit Review reflects on the conclusion of the #synodonsynodality which he sees as connecting to #VaticanII and opening a new way of being Church

Dilexit Nos - Bishop Leahy on new Encyclical from Pope Francis

He Loved Us - Dilexit Nos ...

Bishop Brendan Leahy shares a reflection of the new encyclical from Pope Francis which invites the wounded world 'to regain the most important and necessary thing of all: its heart.'

"I feel that this is another Vatican II moment ..." Sr Pat Murray

"I feel that this is another Vatican II moment ... an enormous step forward for the Church ..."

Sr Pat Murray IBVM reflects on the outcome of the #SynodonSynodality

Jubilee of Hope 2025 - Bishop Brendan Leahy

Pope Francis has called a Jubilee Year for 2025 with the the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope'. Bishop Brendan Leahy reflects on the tradition of the Jubilee Year which brings millions of pilgrims to Rome.

“Affective collegiality precedes effective collegiality.”

Fr James Martin SJ reflects on his #synod2024 experience and the significance of Pope Francis approving the Final Document as official teaching for a #Synodal Church

"The need to form missionary disciples ...."

Sr Mary Barron @uisg_superiors reflects on how the Final Document from the #SynodonSynodality can guide and inspire the Church incl the Irish @synodalpathway and the impact of Pope Francis approving the Final Document as official teaching for a #Synodal Church

A time of hope and joy - Bishop Alan McGuckian

Bishop Alan McGuckian reflects on the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, the final document and the upcoming Jubilee Year of Hope.

No lives are not worth living - Ronan Mullen

Senator Ronan Mullen joins Wendy in studio to discuss the proposals before the Oireachtas to legalise assisted dying and the moral and ethical implications of State sanctioned suicide. Senator Mullen urges people to raise their objections with their politicians as we face into an election.

The Irish Catholic Bishops Conference have voiced their opposition and have called on TDs to reject the recommendations to Government from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying to legalise assisted dying.

The Irish Bishops are also calling for greater State investment in palliative care.

Trócaire CEO on the Israeli Knesset vote undermining UNRWA

The CEO of Trócaire, Caoimhe De Barra, says that recent the Israeli Knesset bill to undermine the work of UNRWA, will have dire consequences as almost the entire population of Gaza rely on UNRWA for essentials like food, water, and hygiene supplies. She urges the international community to demand an immediate reversal of this unprecedented decision.

Synod on Synodality Concludes

Julieann Moran reflects with Fr Bill on the historic moment when Pope Francis formally approved the Final Document as official teaching for a #Synodal Church and how it will now guide the Synodal Pathway of the Catholic Church in Ireland ... more reports to follow ... #synodonsynodality