Can foreign policy ever rest on ethical foundations - or is morality always subordinate to strategic interest? In an era marked by daily reports of military action that sidestep both international law and basic human decency, this question feels more urgent than ever. Yet history offers moments when principle, pressure, and politics collide in revealing ways. One such episode from the late 1970s shows just how fragile - and how powerful - ethical arguments can be when they challenge the machinery of state.

Fr Wilfrid Harrington, O.P., renowned biblical scholar and author of over 40 books, has died at age 98. A lifelong Dominican and beloved teacher, his legacy in Scripture and theology lives on.

Today, we celebrate the feast day of Blessed Pierre Claverie OP, a Dominican priest who gave his life as a ransom for peace and reconciliation between Christians and Muslims in Algeria. His extraordinary story is one of spiritual transformation, courage, and martyrdom, and it is a powerful reminder of the importance of interfaith dialogue and witness

Are you ready to embark on a spiritual adventure? Look no further than "Playing Dice with God: The Risk of Discipleship", the new book from former Archbishop of Armagh, Richard Clarke.

"Explore the challenges facing the Catholic Church in Ireland and the need for structural reform with 'The Restructuring of Irish Dioceses'. This timely and thought-provoking book examines the lessons of history and the importance of adapting to change in the face of radical social and ecclesial changes.

Ursula Halligan writes as a member of the official Irish delegation at the four-day meeting in Brussels, in February, to mark the Continental Phase of Pope Francis’ Synodal Pathway.