Sacred oils that anointed Jesus bring comfort to the dying
Myrrh, sandalwood, and spikenard are part of a small range of essential oils being used for the psycho-spiritual care of the dying, in the revival of an ancient healing art.
Brexit hardens Northern Ireland divisions while a secular majority forms
In the 100 years since Ireland was partitioned, Brexit has made worse the religious and political divide and emphasised the steady progress towards a community that has a secular majority.