ICN Weekly Summary

Catholics in 2022 New Year Honours list
People from many walks of life are named in the 2022 New Year's Honours List. In total, 1,239 people have received an award. Among the Catholics who h... Read More

Myanmar: Army burns alive least 35 civilians
At least 35 civilians were burned alive by the Myanmar/Burma army (known as the Tatmadaw) on 24 December in Kayah (Karenni) State. Bodies of the victi... Read More

10% of Jeff Bezos' wealth could prevent 41 million people from starving to death
Jeff Bezos' net worth increase during Covid was $65 billion. Jeff, just 10% of your net worth INCREASE would save 41 million people about to die from ... Read More

Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the Holy Land
Jewish Voice For Peace writes: A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and religious leader in the South African anti-apartheid movement, Tutu fought tirelessly ... Read More

Today's Gospel in Art: There was a prophetess, Anne, now eighty-four years old
Gospel of 30th December 2021 - Luke 2:36-40There was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well on in years. Her ... Read More

India: Mother Teresa's sisters face delayed approval of foreign funding
The Indian government has announced that it has not renewed the licence allowing the Missionaries of Charity (MoC) to receive funding from overseas. A... Read More

Ireland: Archbishop Martin's message for New Year 2022
Â· I expressed sadness and loss at the partition of Ireland ... perhaps we in the Churches could have done more to deepen our understanding of... Read More

Sunday Reflection with Fr Robin Gibbons - 2 January 2022
Second Sunday of Christmas'No one has ever seen God;it is the only Son, who is nearest to the Father's heart,who has made him known'. (Jn 1:18)These w... Read More

A Daring Adventure: Annie's Story
This is the forward by Ellen Teague to a new book about a remarkable woman who died last year. Annie O'Connor left a rich life story and faith journey... Read More

Viewpoint: Politicians - they're not all the same
Given the Prime Minister we have, and the events of the last decade, it's completely understandable that trust in politicians is at an all-time low. ... Read More