A Monday morning to remember. 🤍🇻🇦
“Building a culture of encounter is not simply about seeing, but looking; it is not about hearing, but listening; it is not about just meeting or passing people by, but stopping to engage with them about the things that really matter.”
I was born into a sternly Presbyterian culture. Politically, I’m more Orange than Donald Trump’s skin tone. But today I am on my knees giving thanks to the Pope.
He has produced the most powerful political document of the year, taking on the greatest challenge of our times. His first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, deals with the changes which will be wrought to all our lives by artificial intelligence in the months and years ahead.
AI will transform our economies and societies massively and irrevocably; it will change what it means to be human; it may even mark the end of humanity itself. If it takes the Pope to alert us to this revolution then perhaps the Reformation wasn’t such a good idea after all.
✍️ Michael Gove
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The Belfast Giants have been crowned Elite League champions after defeating the Nottingham Panthers 4-2 at The SSE Arena. Goals from Mike Lee, Carsen Twarynski, and a double from captain David Goodwin secured a second successive title for Adam Keefe’s side https://t.co/UghJnnGvco
Grateful to be taking part in the Congress on Youth, Family and Faith in the Archdiocese of Armagh this weekend.
Encouraging conversations on belonging and supporting young people in faith.
A hopeful moment for our Church — much to build on.
@ArchbishopEamon
📷 Liam McArdle
This first ever 4 Corners 5K is about spending time together, sharing space and enjoying a gentle, collective journey - however that looks for you.
Get your tickets here 👉 https://t.co/HDMb3Sw5tj
Supported by @ExecOfficeNI@dfatirl@belfastcc#4CornersFestival#4Corners26
Ahead of the @4cornersbelfast members of the board, committee & friends of the Festival are in Rome, coinciding w the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Ambassador Collins & @ChrisTrott were delighted to meet the group & speak about the work of our Embassies here at the Holy See
Come and hear Sam Goodwin at the 4 Corners Festival... attempting to visit every country in the world he was taken hostage in Syria in fear of his life... what a journey... BOOK NOW! https://t.co/SoO0Rgv77b
We were delighted to host Father Martin Noone, chaplain of the Dublin Airport church, this week for an annual blessing of the planes event.
Father Martin was joined by members of the airport team as we look ahead to another year of safe operations at Dublin Airport ✈️
I am devastated by the news of Charlie Kirk’s death. My prayers go out from the depths of my heart to his family, especially his beloved wife and children. May Christ our Savior welcome Charlie into his heavenly kingdom and may the Lord in his mercy be our consolation and our strength.
Devastated by the news of Charlie’s passing.
Charlie was killed while working to peacefully persuade others.
He lived to share the truth, as best he knew how.
He worked tirelessly, every day, to speak the truth and make this country better.
He courageously spoke up for human life, again and again.
He was unapologetically pro-life.
He loved his beautiful family and he loved this nation.
He spoke often of his devotion for Jesus Christ and his desire for all people to know the saving power of Christ’s love.
He was generous and kind.
May his witness call us to reject hatred and violence and to embrace the power of truth spoken in love.
Rest in peace, Charlie. May you rest in the loving embrace of Our Lord 🙏
It was great to welcome the Belfast Giants to Stormont this afternoon for a reception to celebrate their success and their incredible 25 years here. Well done @BelfastGiants 👏 !
What do you ask the pontiff and leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics? That was the question facing a group from Queen's University who met Pope Francis at the Vatican in 2022. https://t.co/Iad3TZzqaq