A bishop in Ireland is forming an ‘exorcism squad’ in a bid to ward off ‘evil forces’ – and he says reiki could be gateway to demonic possession. The team is being headed by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore, who says he is putting together a ‘delivery ministry’ who will free people from… Continue reading Irish bishop forms ‘exorcism squad’ to free people from evil spirits
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Pope Francis says abortion is like ‘hiring a hitman’
Pope Francis has spoken out against abortion and said that terminating a pregnancy is the same as ‘hiring a hitman to resolve a problem’. As he spoke at his weekly audience at St Peter’s square the Pope said that ‘a contradictory approach to life allows the suppression of human life in the mother’s womb in… Continue reading Pope Francis says abortion is like ‘hiring a hitman’
The Pope says the devil is to blame for the Church’s sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis has said that the devil is to blame for the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. While he accepts that the Church must be aware of its guilt, he says that Satan is working overtime to undermine the Church.
Liam Neeson says a horse remembered him from a previous film
When you have been in the movie business as long as Irish legend Liam Neeson, you will inevitably work with the same co stars on more than one film. He has appeared more than once alongside the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Mila Kunis, Ralph Fiennes and many others.
Potential visa agreement could benefit both Irish and US citizens
Irish people hoping to obtain a visa to work in the USA have received a boost as an Irish diplomat revealed ‘definite progress has been made’ in negotiations. A deal could also have benefits for US citizens hoping to move to Ireland.
Should Christmas guests share the cost of family meals?
Christmas is the season for enjoying quality time with family and friends and catching up with relatives you may not have seen all year. One of the highlights for most people is the Christmas dinner.
Graham Norton slams ‘wrong-headed’ celebrities who avoid paying their taxes
Irish comedian Graham Norton has slammed wealthy celebrities who don’t pay their taxes and revealed he has never tried to avoid paying. The chat show star said we would all live in a nicer country if high earners paid their fair share of tax.
Topless Irish farmers return for tenth calendar
Topless Irish farmer’s have returned for their tenth charity calendar – featuring twelve months’ worth of Irish muscle for the ladies to enjoy. “The Irish Farmers Calendar 2019” is now available online for just €10.99 plus postage and packaging.
Emma Watson writes powerful open letter to the woman whose death led to Ireland’s abortion referendum
Harry Potter star Emma Watson has penned a powerful open letter to Savita Halappanavar – the Indian woman whose death changed abortion law in Ireland. Halappanavar’s death was both tragic and preventable. She died after suffering a septic miscarriage in 2012.
Irish priest hits out at parents who use First Communion as an ‘excuse for a p*ss-up’
An Irish priest has hit out at parents who he says treat their child’s First Holy Communion as an excuse for a ‘p*** up’. Father Paddy Byrne, of Portlaoise, Co Laois, also said that sometimes clerics have to act as ‘bouncers’ on First Holy Communion day as parents have no respect.