Michael Kelly

Pope Francis is very keen to underline the fact that World Youth Day is not just a day

Editor of The Irish Catholic newspaper Michael Kelly talks to The Confession Box podcast about his experiences at World Youth Day, the challenges parishes face

Michael Kelly August 31, 2023

The Pope’s firm ‘no’ on women’s ordination… and why we need realism in the debate

The Catholic teaching on a male-only priesthood is not a matter of theological speculation but of the Church’s reliance on Apostolic tradition, writes Michael Kelly.

Michael Kelly May 4, 2023

A synodal Church requires people to take responsibility for their Faith

Irish Catholics need to prioritise having a grown-up Faith, writes editor of The Irish Catholic, Michael Kelly.

Michael Kelly January 5, 2023

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Michael Kelly

Pope Francis is very keen to underline the fact that World Youth Day is not just a day

The Pope’s firm ‘no’ on women’s ordination… and why we need realism in the debate

A synodal Church requires people to take responsibility for their Faith

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