PSNI team to investigate circumstances in which Fr Malachy Finnegan abused childrenPope accepts resignation of Bishop of Dromore John McAreaveyMon Mar 26 2018 - 12:23
Pope could herald new start for Catholic church in Ireland if he shows contritionVatican photograph from 2007 captures church past and questions its futureSat Mar 24 2018 - 01:00
In a word . . . PhilosophySo much of our youth was wasted on slight philosophies offering shallow answers to overwhelming questionsSat Mar 24 2018 - 00:00
‘Widespread opposition’ in health sector to repeal, claims groupMedical anti-abortion group says proposed regime ‘has nothing to do with healthcare’Thu Mar 22 2018 - 21:15
Cork cleric appointed to senior protocol position at Vatican‘A great personal honour’ for Msgr Joseph Murphy – Bishop of Cloyne William CreanThu Mar 22 2018 - 20:56
Pope Francis’s two-day visit no reflection on Ireland’s standingPontiff (81) has kept his European visits short and many of his trips were just for one dayThu Mar 22 2018 - 01:00
Vatican yet to decide on funeral details for Cardinal Keith O’BrienHigh-profile prelate opted to resign following damaging allegations concerning seminariansTue Mar 20 2018 - 20:44
Call by Irish Catholics for World Meeting of Families in Dublin to be inclusiveConservative elements ready to obstruct compassionate approach of Pope FrancisTue Mar 20 2018 - 19:38
Fr Malachy Finnegan: A child abuser and his victimsDuring therapy sessions for sex offenders, Finnegan insisted: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’Sat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00
In a word . . . PatsyShe then asked my name and, shocked, said ‘I can’t call you that. It’s a girl’s name’Sat Mar 17 2018 - 00:00
Liam O’Flynn remembered as a ‘magical’ musicianUileann piper ‘bristled’ at being called a purist, funeral toldFri Mar 16 2018 - 18:36
Bishop to visit Laois parish where NI abuser priest served in 1950sAllegations of sexual and physical abuse made later against Fr Malachy FinneganThu Mar 15 2018 - 21:18
Priest urges Catholics not to attend Holy Thursday MassMisogyny very strong in the Church despite the PR words involved, says Fr Kevin HegartyThu Mar 15 2018 - 20:05
Former pupil speaks of his abuse by Fr Malachy Finnegan‘I’m still shaking today when I think of that monster’Wed Mar 14 2018 - 17:35
Call for inquiry into bishops’ spending on abortion campaignAtheists claim Catholic website and newsletter overtly campaign for specific outcomeTue Mar 13 2018 - 21:13
Brother of Mary McAleese calls for Newry abuse inquiryAdults in St Colman’s College and diocese knew about claims, Clement Leneghan saysTue Mar 13 2018 - 12:52
In a word . . . PietaWhat can you say to a mother whose only child has been killed in an accident at 20?Tue Mar 13 2018 - 12:42
US Navy ship to be named after Mayo man killed in VietnamPatrick ‘Bob’ Gallagher was awarded Navy Cross for saving lives of three comradesMon Mar 12 2018 - 17:47
Brother of Mary McAleese suffered ‘sadistic’ abuse at Newry schoolEx-president said her sibling only recently revealed he was abused by Fr Malachy FinneganMon Mar 12 2018 - 12:49
McAreavey remains bishop despite resignation announcementResignation yet to be accepted by Pope and has no validity until thenMon Mar 12 2018 - 06:00
Auditors criticise Islamic Cultural Centre over cash donationsConcern expressed over record-keeping and period cash is being held at Dublin centreMon Mar 12 2018 - 01:56
Centre in Clonskeagh is major symbol of Islam in IrelandOfficial Ireland turns to ICCI to acknowledge the State’s growing Muslim communityMon Mar 12 2018 - 01:07
Who is Dr Nooh al-Kaddo, chief executive of Islamic Centre?Dr al-Kaddo confirmed Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi’s foundation has headquarters at centreMon Mar 12 2018 - 01:00
Five years of Pope Francis: Lots of style, little substanceHe has appalled the Catholic right, disappointed liberals and delivered little real changeSat Mar 10 2018 - 06:00
In a word . . . Ides‘That’s where Caesar was assassinated 2,062 years ago next March 15th. On the Ides of March’Sat Mar 10 2018 - 00:00
Diarmuid Martin accepts McAleese criticisms of restrictions on womenArchbishop of Dublin says comments by former president reflect his own viewsFri Mar 09 2018 - 11:10
‘Clericalised’ Catholic Church will not survive, says McAleeseIreland ‘seeing the final dismantling of patriarchal, misogynistic empire’Fri Mar 09 2018 - 01:00
Catholic Church resembles ‘a male bastion of patronising platitudes’, McAleese saysEx-president says if church speaks to women as equals ‘we will not be a mystery’ any longerThu Mar 08 2018 - 15:49
McAleese: Christ reduced to ‘misogynistic’ figure by church leadersEx-president says ban on women priests ‘codology dressed up as theology’Thu Mar 08 2018 - 01:00
Priests’ group demands Martin statement over editing of videoWords of welcome for gay people from Cork-born bishop removed from promo clipTue Mar 06 2018 - 22:04
Catholic bishops: Repeal of Eighth would be ‘manifest injustice’Spring meeting statement says removing unborn’s right to life would be ‘shocking step’Tue Mar 06 2018 - 20:07
Welcome for gay parents removed from Catholic videoBishop’s words of support pulled from promotion for World Meeting of Families 2018Mon Mar 05 2018 - 20:03
Bishop who officiated at sex abuser’s funeral resigning ‘with a heavy heart’Dr John McAreavey defended by nephew amid claims of ‘vindictive’ media campaignSat Mar 03 2018 - 18:00
In a word . . . BallaghaderreenWhen she returned to Dublin she wrote a ‘Syrian love letter to Ballaghaderreen’Sat Mar 03 2018 - 00:00
Bride makes it to the church in time - in the back of a squad carSecond couple tie the knot in hotel after church’s insurance company advises against openingFri Mar 02 2018 - 17:09
Church families gathering in Dublin must be inclusive – ZapponeMinister hopes event ‘will not be used... for remarks which exclude, isolate or hurt any family’Fri Mar 02 2018 - 02:30
John McAreavey resigns as bishop amid abuser controversyPeople in Dromore diocese concerned that cleric said funeral Mass for alleged abuserThu Mar 01 2018 - 18:43
Co Down parents object to John McAreavey’s role in ConfirmationFurther abuse claims about Fr Malachy Finnegan at whose funeral bishop officiatedWed Feb 28 2018 - 01:00
In a word . . . Ides (of March)I recommend Dan Brown’s daft ‘Angels and Demons’ for one reason only – Rome – it is a homage to the city. And slaughter!Tue Feb 27 2018 - 16:58
Napping pods a hit with Maynooth University studentsEnergyPods to enable students take 20-minute snooze in bid to maintain energy levelsMon Feb 26 2018 - 21:26
In a Word . . . CheatI began to cheat at my local supermarket when I discovered I had drawers full of these so-called ‘re-usable’ heavy duty plastic shopping bags at homeSat Feb 24 2018 - 00:00
Third collection to fund Pope’s visit this weekendIrish companies approached for financial help required to pass ethical testFri Feb 23 2018 - 17:42
Law binding State to set foreign aid targets ‘should be introduced’Brendan Smith TD: ‘Vital that Ireland continues to keep aid promises to partner countries’Thu Feb 22 2018 - 17:21
Why Higgins interest in a second term is welcome newsPresident’s second term would cover anniversary of War of Independence and Civil WarThu Feb 22 2018 - 01:00
Audit critical of five Catholic male congregations on child protectionTusla review finds ‘a clear shift in attitudes and culture within the congregations’Tue Feb 20 2018 - 20:24
Pope’s decision on child sex-abuse commission members criticisedMarie Collins fears working groups set up to address care of survivors may be scrappedMon Feb 19 2018 - 21:26
Atheists call for removal of check boxes in census religion questionAtheist Ireland says writing in faith affiliation gives more accurate pictureMon Feb 19 2018 - 20:57
Ali Selim: ‘I condemn FGM. I totally apologise for the confusion’The Muslim academic on media controversies and integration in IrelandMon Feb 19 2018 - 05:30
In a Word . . . PerfectHe had told the woman on the train he intended proposing to her sister when Mayo won the All-Ireland last September . . .Sat Feb 17 2018 - 00:00
Dublin imam issues fatwa against female genital mutilationLeading obstetrician calls on religious leaders to support FGM banMon Feb 12 2018 - 21:53
