Benedict builds bridges with the eastTURKEY: Pope Benedict XVI prayed alongside Istanbul's leading Muslim cleric, Mufti Mustafa Cagrici, in the city's Blue Mosque…Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
Papal authority dispute caused splitTURKEY: The East-West divide, known as "the Great Schism", had been threatening for some time before pope Leo IX and patriarch…Fri Dec 01 2006 - 00:00
'Let us implore peace and reconciliation'TURKEY: For Peig Looney from Croagh, Co Limerick, the pope's Mass in Ephesus yesterday was the "icing on the cake", something…Thu Nov 30 2006 - 00:00
Families seek new Stardust inquiryFamilies of the Stardust victims have called for "a new public inquiry" into the fire tragedy which led to the deaths of 48 young…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Woman who says Mass warned of excommunicationA Catholic woman who regularly celebrates Mass in her Dublin home has been warned by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin that she could…Tue Nov 21 2006 - 00:00
Need for examination of how theology is taught, says MartinThere is need for an examination of the way theology is taught in Ireland, the Archbishop of Dublion Dr Diarmuid Martin has said…Sat Nov 18 2006 - 00:00
Stephenson was 'my white knight'In words read by her brother Patrick Sweetman, architect Sam Stephenson's wife Caroline spoke of him in a eulogy at the end of…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Calls for inspectorate 'a matter of urgency'Reaction: There have been calls for the introduction of an independent inspectorate for nursing homes "as a matter of urgency…Sat Nov 11 2006 - 00:00
Legacy of institutional tax evasion 'deplorable'Ceifin Conference: The chairman of the Revenue Commissioners has described as "deplorable" the "legacy of widespread institutional…Thu Nov 09 2006 - 00:00
Ireland is 'cash rich, but culturally poor'There is growing concern in Ireland that "we are becoming cash rich and culturally poor", the ninth Ceifin conference was told…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
A void sits at the heart of daily life, Ceifin forum toldA "sense of malaise" in Celtic Tiger Ireland was addressed at the opening of the Ceifin conference in Ennis, Co Clare, yesterday…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Bishop warns against racism in electionPoliticians have been warned against exploiting fears over immigration in the lead-up to next year's general election.Mon Nov 06 2006 - 00:00
Book launch for bereaved familiesA directory of information for people bereaved by murder or manslaughter will be launched in Dublin today by the Advocates for…Sat Nov 04 2006 - 00:00
Bishops had 'open, encouraging meeting' on child sex abuse issueAt the press conference in Rome's Irish College, after the bishops' general audience with the pope last Saturday, the Bishop …Mon Oct 30 2006 - 00:00
Archbishop promotes benefits of pastoral visit to Ireland by popeA pastoral visit by Pope Benedict to Ireland, north and south, would be "very helpful in addressing the present needs of the …Mon Oct 30 2006 - 00:00
Former Ferns administrator rejects criticism of pope's roleCriticisms of Pope Benedict's handling of the clerical child sex abuse issue in the Catholic Church have been described as "totally…Sat Oct 28 2006 - 01:00
Bishops to have general audience with the popeThe Irish bishops' two-week visit to Rome ends tomorrow when the bishops will have a general audience with Pope Benedict.Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Pope tells bishop of 'horror' at sex abuse in FernsPope Benedict, in the strongest language he has ever used in relation to clerical child sex abuse, has expressed his own "personal…Fri Oct 27 2006 - 01:00
Dr Eames says Northern Ireland must move onChurch of Ireland Synod: Nationalists in the North had to recognise that they had "moved out of second-class citizenship for…Wed Oct 25 2006 - 01:00
Derry laity complains to Pope over bishopA group of Derry Catholics has written to Pope Benedict expressing serious concern about the conduct of affairs in their diocese…Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
Archbishop looks back on some 'amazing happenings'Church of Ireland primate Archbishop Robin Eames has said "the time has come for Sinn Féin to come on board where policing is…Tue Oct 24 2006 - 01:00
Synods call for rethink on hospital siteAn "urgent request" has been made to the Government by Church of Ireland members in the Dublin and Glendalough dioceses to reconsider…Thu Oct 19 2006 - 01:00
Archbishop denounces hospital trolleys 'scandal'That people were still lying on trolleys in hospital corridors "is a national scandal in a country that boasts endlessly about…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Priests' council states support for New York archbishopUS: The priests' council of the Catholic archdiocese of New York has reiterated its support for its archbishop, Cardinal Edward…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
Irish bishops in Rome for talks with PopeClerical child sex abuse, falling Mass attendance, an ageing clergy and the Northern peace process are likely to dominate talks…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
Pope canonises four new saints in ceremony on steps of St Peter'sVatican City: In his first such ceremony in nearly a year, Pope Benedict canonised four new saints in Rome's St Peter's Square…Mon Oct 16 2006 - 01:00
McDowell calls for redefinition of IrishnessImmigration meant there was need for "a project which seeks to redefine our view of Irishness and develop a shared vision of …Sat Oct 14 2006 - 01:00
Calls for €250 a week carer's allowanceSome 65 TDs and Senators from all political parties attended pre-budget presentations by the Carers' Association in Dublin yesterday…Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Priest claims secretary was 'thrown aside'A second priest, in as many weeks, has written an open letter criticising the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin for its treatment…Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Archbishop Brady calls for commitment to powersharingThe Catholic primate Archbishop Seán Brady has called on "those who have power to do so" in the North to commit themselves "totally…Mon Sept 25 2006 - 01:00
Pluralism key to education now, says archbishopCatholic Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has said it is his "strong conviction" that a pluralist society can be best …Sat Sept 23 2006 - 01:00
Cardinal queries Turkish EU entryBRITAIN: The Catholic primate of England and Wales, Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor, has questioned whether Turkey should be…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Scholar's claim irks young MuslimsSheikh Dr Shaheed Satardien, who caused controversy when he claimed Islamic leaders in Ireland were "in denial" about the radicalisation…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Man who tried to kill pope warns against tripTURKEY: The man who in 1981 tried to assassinate Pope John Paul yesterday warned Pope Benedict not to go ahead with his planned…Thu Sept 21 2006 - 01:00
Calls for further papal apologyVATICAN: Expectations rose yesterday that Pope Benedict would use his weekly audience at the Vatican today to comment further…Wed Sept 20 2006 - 01:00
'Magdalen' author challengedThe Sisters of Charity and the family of a woman who alleged in a bestselling book that she was sexually abused during years …Wed Sept 20 2006 - 01:00
Pope fails to quell Muslim angerITALY: Al-Qaeda militants in Iraq yesterday pledged war on "worshippers of the Cross", while more protesters there burned a …Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
New body launched to represent Muslims in IrelandA Muslim representative body unique in Europe, the Irish Council of Imams, was launched in Dublin yesterday.Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Address quoted from emperor's dialoguePope Benedict's address last Tuesday at the Aula Magna of the University of Regensburg was on "Faith, Reason and the University…Sat Sept 16 2006 - 01:00
Prelate concerned about religious link with educating 'elite'The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has expressed concern that the religious presence in privately-run secondary…Sat Sept 16 2006 - 01:00
North's identity conflict continuesWhile the war may be over in the North, conflict about its identity and future "is alive and well", the Catholic auxiliary Bishop…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Soldiers join search for Irish woman missing in MedjugorjeIrish soldiers on peacekeeping operations in Bosnia have been taking part in the search for Dublin woman Winifred (Winnie) Brady…Tue Sept 12 2006 - 01:00
Statement by bishop on priest's case unhelpful - O'GormanDirector of the One in Four group Colm O'Gorman has criticised a statement issued by the Catholic Bishop of Cork and Ross, Dr…Mon Sept 11 2006 - 01:00
Methodist clergyman is buriedA former president of the Methodist Church in Ireland, Rev Dr Hedley Plunkett, was buried on Saturday following a funeral service…Mon Sept 11 2006 - 01:00
Popular winners at awards nightComedian Tommy Tiernan, Munster's rugby players and actor James Nesbitt were among recipients of People of the Year awards in…Mon Sept 11 2006 - 01:00
Kenny's talk with paedophile criticisedThe One in Four group, which assists people who suffered sexual abuse as children, is to lodge complaints with both the RTÉ Authority…Mon Sept 11 2006 - 01:00
Primate stresses duty to provide Catholic schoolsThe duty of the State to provide Catholic schools "is paramount", Catholic primate and Archbishop of Armagh Seán Brady has said…Sat Sept 09 2006 - 01:00
Cork bishop's removal of priest 'void', says VaticanThe Vatican has dismissed as "null and void, lacking basis in law or in fact" a decision by the Bishop of Cork and Ross, Dr John…Wed Sept 06 2006 - 01:00
Ahern highlights need for creative thinkingWe need to ensure that our education system produces people who can think creatively and challenge established norms, Taoiseach…Wed Sept 06 2006 - 01:00
Man is held as firearm found at Dublin airportA 25-year-old Irishman remained in Garda custody overnight after being responsible for a security alert at Dublin airport yesterday…Mon Sept 04 2006 - 01:00
