Former Sinn Fein MEP admits aborting baby for IRA mission

Former Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson has admitted have a baby destroyed by an abortionist.

Anderson said on RTE:

It was the hardest decision of my life. It was the most painful decision in my life. It didn’t strengthen me making that decision. In fact, it broke me but I was not for letting my comrades down

Evidently, her own Irish flesh and blood at their most vulnerable was not considered a ‘comrade’.

Her pain is contrasted with the excitement of her party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald, who was ecstatic last month after voting to remove the three day wait for abortion in Ireland, a move that will lead to thousands of more abortions per year.

Medjugorje Parish Releases Statement after Terror Attack

The Parish of Medjugorje has released a statement on last night’s violent anti Catholic terrorist attack at the pilgrimage site.

It is with great sadness that we received the news of the act of vandalism that damaged the prayer areas in our parish. We immediately began cleaning and repairing the damage so that all areas would be properly prepared for the prayer again. We thank all those who, with their work and selfless help, participate in ensuring that the sanctuary remains a place of encounter with God, a place of peace, and a place where the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, is honored.

In a special way, we invite all faithful to respond to this event in the way that Our Lady has been teaching us for over forty years in Medjugorje: with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness. We pray for the conversion of the hearts of those who committed this act, that the Lord may touch them with His grace and lead them on the path of goodness. We also pray for peace in the hearts of all people. Our Lady constantly invites us to be carriers of peace. May this event encourage us to take her invitation even more seriously: not to return evil for evil, but to witness love, forgiveness, and hope with our lives.

The shrine remains open to all pilgrims. The prayer program is taking place regularly, and all the spaces are being rapidly cleaned and prepared so that they can once again be a place of prayer and encounter with the Lord through the intercession of the Queen of Peace.

Medjugorje Youth Festival to Proceed Despite Terror Attack

The annual Medjugorje Youth Festival, which takes place each year, will proceed later this week despite last night’s terrorist attack.

The youth festival regularly attracts tens of thousands of young people from all across the world and in recent years has featured high profile speakers such as Cardinal Sarah.

Repair works have started at Medjugorje after last night's terrorist attack. pic.twitter.com/nkqxtMYSfw

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Man Arrested for Medjugorje Terror Attack

Footage and images have emerged of the anti Catholic terrorist in Medjugorje being arrested for setting an altar on fire and covering statues of Our Lady in black paint.

He is believed to be Polish.

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The first images of the anti Catholic terrorist who set fire to an altar and covered statues in anti Catholic graffiti at Medjugorje last night pic.twitter.com/Kng3rTVzYi

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 28, 2026

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The DRAMATIC moment police arrested the anti Catholic TERRORIST who attacked MEDJUGORJE, setting an altar on fire and writing anti Catholic graffiti pic.twitter.com/XBhIjqlKqP

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 28, 2026

Video Emerges of Medjugorje Terror Attack

More shocking images from Medjugorje.

CCTV footage shows images of the terrorist attack on the Church of Saint James at the pilgrimage site.

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Footage of last night's anti Catholic terrorist attack in Medjugorje

In this clip you can see the altar being SET ON FIRE by the terrorist who also covered the area in black paint on statues and anti Catholic graffiti pic.twitter.com/P5ogY8ORbo

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 28, 2026

Medjugorje ATTACKED by vandals

Medjugorje was targeted last night by anti Catholic vandals.

The vandals wrote slogans such as ‘Our Lady is the Devil. Only Jesus’.

They also painted the statue of Our Lady of Medjugorje with black paint.

The altar at the Church of Saint James was also set on fire.

Whatever one's views on the apparition, this was clearly intended as an attack on Catholics and on Our Lady.

Source: https://bljesak.info/vijesti/crna-kronika/policija-obavlja-ocevid-gospin-kip-isaran-porukama-davo-u-suknji-i-medugorje-je-obmana/571440

Terror Attack in Paris

3 women have been stabbed in Paris, in a shocking daylight attack today.

The man told people afterwards that ‘Allah told me to do it’.

Two of the women are in critical condition.

« C’est Allah qui m’a ordonné. »

Attaque au couteau à Paris porte de Clichy. 3 blessés dont un en urgence absolue.

On va nous dire que c’est psychiatrique vous verrez ! pic.twitter.com/Kbfrg9xulf

— Bruno Attal (@Bruno_Attal_) July 27, 2026

Berlin Pride Parade Vigil Woman Wishes it was 'White Christian'

During a Pride event in Berlin this past weekend, dozens of people were badly injured and at least one person killed when a Muslim terrorist rammed the event with his car and then started stabbing.

Abdul Ballout, the terrorist, has since been shot dead by police.

The politically inconvenient nature of Abdul’s identity has caused upset for one speaker at a vigil for the victims.

Junge Sängerin lässt auf der Gedenkfeier zum islamistischen Anschlag auf den CSD die Maske fallen: sie habe gehofft, dass es „kein Kanake, sondern eine christliche(!), weiße Person“ war, die mit dem Auto in Menschen fuhr. „Intersektionalität“ und so. Irre. pic.twitter.com/zO3cJwRdWN

— Julian Adrat (@JulianAdrat) July 26, 2026

Beatification Ceremony Takes Place for Lebanese Hero

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In Lebanon this past Saturday, the beatification ceremony for Patriarch Elias Hoayek took place in Lebanon.

It was attended by thousands.

Priest Raises Warning About West Bank Attacks on Christians

In an article in Vatican News today, a Catholic priest in the Holy Land has raised the alarm about continued attacks on Christians in the West Bank.

Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Head of Schools of the Custody of the Holy Land, writes starkly:

Parents are unable to bring children who need regular medical treatment to hospitals. Sons and daughters cannot reach their elderly and sick parents. Fathers are stopped at roadblocks that prevent them from going to work. These are situations that have persisted for months, even years, in the West Bank.

The people are desperate and terrified by the countless raids carried out by settlers who, with impunity, are able to spread fear and terror among the poor people, who can no longer find refuge or safety even in their own homes.

You can read the full interview here.

Fr. Jacques Hamel: 10 Years of Martyrdom

On July 26th 2016, millions of young people at World Youth Day in Krakow were greeted by the shocking news that Fr. Jacques Hamel had been murdered by ISIS as he prepared to celebrate Mass at his church in Normandy.

The two terrorists who killed him had been monitored by authorities but were able to slip through the cracks.

During the attack, one of the perpetrators handed a nun a phone and told her to record the murder.

He asked the nun if she was scared. She answered ‘no’. Curious, the terrorist asked her why not. The nun answered that she trusted in Jesus. The terrorist then stated that ‘Jesus was just a man’.

This strange anecdote, during a wider period which saw the terror at the Bataclan and Nice, gets to a deeper spiritual aspect than one would learn from headlines.

The 86-year-old French priest Jacques Hamel, murdered by Islamic terrorists 10 years ago while celebrating Mass, was remembered in Normandy on July 26.

Roseline Hamel, his sister, who is 86 today, with Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen, and former…

— Paulina Guzik (@Guzik_Paulina) July 26, 2026

Our Lady of Knock Credited as Mayo Win Historic All Ireland

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In 1951, the Mayo Gaelic Football team became All Ireland Champions.

Today marks their first win in 75 years, after defeating Kerry in Croke Park.

After their previous win, legend has it that the team came across a funeral procession and chose not to show proper reverence. According to the story, the team were then cursed that they would not win again until all of the team were dead.

The last remaining member of the team died in 2024.

Some believe that this curse has now been lifted and that that explains the success today.

There is another more wholesome explanation, offered by GAA President Jarlath Burns.

While presenting the Sam Maguire trophy today, modelled on the ancient Ardagh Chalice, Burns referenced Our Lady of Knock.

Burns said

‘For 75 years you have prayed to Our Lady of Knock and today Our Lady of Knock has answered your prayers’.

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Mayo became All Ireland Football Champions today for the first time in 75 years

During the trophy presentation, GAA President Jarlath Burns credited the win to Our Lady of Knock, to huge cheers from the 83,000 in attendance pic.twitter.com/B8CeHQgHvX

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 26, 2026

Priest Barely Flinches as Earthquake rocks Mass

In 2021, Fr Brendan Lane was celebrating Mass at St Mary's Dandenong in Melbourne, Australia.

An earthquake shook the church, but father was not too disturbed and continued with Mass unperturbed.

'Ow's that, just had a trema'

Australian priest barely flinches during earthquake pic.twitter.com/aZ52wSY9Zo

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 24, 2026

Latest on Tullamore Prayer Mat Controversy

The controversy over a photo of Islamic prayer rugs outside a church in Tullamore continues to rumble on.

Media outlets are today reporting that a ‘statement’ by the church ‘denies’ that it happened, though it is not clear if this was a separate statement from a screenshot of an email circulated on X.

Meanwhile, more photos have emerged of the alleged incident.

Regarding the persistent placing of rugs and mats and other items on Tullamore Church property. Please see the photos below which have been kindly provided by yet more Tullamore residents. The photos were provided to vindicate and corroborate the claims made on the original post,… pic.twitter.com/z5WbTOOvFf

— David Mullins (@Mullins77David) July 24, 2026

Pope John Paul II's Call for Life Right in Front of Bill Clinton

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In 1993, Pope John Paul II arrived in Denver, Colorado for World Youth Day.

The event was an incredible success and laid the foundation for the worldwide World Youth Days we see now.

Bill Clinton was president at the time and at the height of his popularity.

The pope chose to deliver a pointed message about the value of life, for which he was given a rapturous and very American applause.

'America, defend LIFE'

Pope John Paul II gave a stirring defence of the right to life with Bill Clinton standing a foot away from him in Denver in 1993 pic.twitter.com/CEtqHu8zTk

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 23, 2026

Fr. Mike Schmitz Reflects on Matt Talbot at Dublin Show

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Fr. Mike Schmitz was in Ireland this past week for a show at the National Stadium and a Mass before it in Saint Kevin’s, Harrington Street.

The Parables show was a massive success, with thousands attending the world’s most popular podcasting priest.

Schmitz spoke about his Irish ancestry, getting emotional speaking also about the spiritual debt that he owes to Irish priests.

During his talk, he spoke at length about Venerable Matt Talbot.

Matt Talbot was an alcoholic who got sober through his faith and spent much of his life in penance and prayer for alcoholics. Today, he is credited with helping thousands of people to get sober.

Fulton Sheen speaks about Venerable Matt Talbot, the Irish ascetic who wore chains in reparation for those who suffered from addiction as he did

Today marks the 100th anniversary since Talbot was found dead on a Dublin street and the penitential chains were revealed pic.twitter.com/gtEjFjLsx3

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) June 7, 2025

Prayer for Beatification of Venerable Matt Talbot:

Lord, in your servant, Matt Talbot
You have given us a wonderful example of triumph over addiction,
of devotion to duty, and of lifelong reverence of the Holy Sacrament.
May his life of prayer and penance
give us courage to take up our crosses
and follow in the footsteps of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Father, if it be Your will that your beloved servant
should be glorified by your Church,
make known by your heavenly favours the power he enjoys in Your sight.
We ask this through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

Tens of Thousands Expected for Sheen Beatification

The first great Televangelist, Archbishop Fulton J Sheen, will be beatified this coming September.

The ceremony will take place in Saint Louis, Missouri at The Dome at America’s Centre.

The huge indoor arena can accommodate tens of thousands and it is expected that such huge crowds will attend the event.

This is the first time that an American born bishop has been beatified in the Catholic Church.

Sheen has deep Irish roots and regularly visited his homeland, opening a church in his native Roscommon in the 1950s he referred to the Irish as ‘we’ and reflected on the deep bonds between the two countries. He also insisted that Irish people remain in their country and work towards renewing it as best as they could.

Fulton Sheen would regularly reflect on important Irish Catholic figures of the Twentieth Century such as Matt Talbot and Joseph Plunkett.

He also attended a Legion of Mary meeting in Dublin alongside Frank Duff in the 1960s.

He famously pointed to Duff and the Legion as the best example of the spirit of renewal that the Second Vatican Council sought to implement.

Outrage on Social Media over Prayer Mats on Church

Social media users in Ireland and beyond have expressed outrage after images of Islamic prayer mats were shared on X.

In a post by David Mullins, the mats can be seen hanging from the gates of the Church of the Assumption in Tullamore.

Catholic Church of the Assumption. Tullamore. Despite repeated requests from locals over a number of weeks, the Muslim residents living nearby have refused to stop hanging their prayer mats and rugs from the Church's railings. Zero social etiquette or act of social dominance? pic.twitter.com/7BhYAwO0z1

— David Mullins (@Mullins77David) July 22, 2026

One prominent Muslim figure replied with a vague message.

We are aware of social media posts circulating that claim Muslim prayer mats were hung outside the Church of the Assumption in Tullamore.

To verify the information, I contacted Father Joe Campbell from the church directly. He confirmed that the church only became aware of these…

— Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri (@DrUmarAlQadri) July 23, 2026

Replies to the original post were, as expected, angry and incredulous.

Churches are banned from posting mass times on railings but prayer matts are aired on them.

This is an act of Islamic dominance over our Christian country. pic.twitter.com/G1M7jF7Dcn

— Kathryn 🖤 KPSS (@kathrynosulli13) July 22, 2026

And you decided to take a photo of them instead of removing them?

Weak AF Mullins.

— MichaeloKeeffe (@Mick_O_Keeffe) July 23, 2026

They're telling you that this & other churches will be converted into Mosques within a decade at most. They're saying your time is up, your goose is cooked, the future is set in stone - literally - and its name is Islam. The Irish need to wake up fast - England is already lost.

— opentosunlight (@opentosunlight) July 22, 2026

Former Catholic Church Goes Up in Flames in New York

The former Saint Ann’s Church in Buffalo, New York has gone on fire in an arson attack.

Built in 1886, it was closed in 2013 due to ‘structural issues’ and plans are currently in place to turn the grounds into a Mosque.

In January of this year, the adjacent school mysteriously went up in flames.

On the 17th of July, last week, a fire broke out but was contained by the Buffalo Fire Department. ‘Persons of interest’ were reported leaving the scene.

Now, another fire has broken out and has been ruled as intentional arson.

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The former St. Ann's Church in Buffalo has been destroyed by fire after an ARSON attack

The church has been slated to become a Mosque for a long time but has been tied up with red tape

The adjacent school was coincidentally destroyed by fire in January pic.twitter.com/fhTPb5KEur

— Catholic Arena (@CatholicArena) July 23, 2026