Catholic extremists do ‘untold damage’ to church, says priestPublic debate left to ‘obsessive’ religious who ‘psychologically bludgeon’ their opponentsThu Jun 16 2016 - 12:56
Orlando shooting could happen anywhere, says ArchbishopArchbishop Diarmuid Martin says books of condolence open at St Mary’s Pro-CathedralTue Jun 14 2016 - 14:32
Donations to Trócaire increase by 7 per cent to €25mCatholic bishops decide to undertake major initiative to promote vocations next yearTue Jun 14 2016 - 13:46
Catholic bishops criticise delay in bringing refugees to IrelandProcess of taking in refugees has ‘been allowed to slip to the back-burner of politics’Tue Jun 14 2016 - 12:41
Westmeath council set to challenge Coveney directive on wind turbines‘Our democratic mandate has been usurped by your proposed action’Tue Jun 14 2016 - 01:02
Funeral of late Supreme Court judge told of ‘enormous personality’Frank Griffin ‘a wonderful brother, devoted husband, loving father and adored grandfather’Thu Jun 09 2016 - 21:57
Dubliner speaks of out-of-the-blue cancer diagnosisLynch Syndrome: ‘The doctor said you’ve got colon cancer. I wasn’t ready for it’Thu Jun 09 2016 - 18:27
Church board receives 116 new sexual abuse allegationsIncident from last year shows ‘a risk to children still exists’, says safeguarding groupThu Jun 09 2016 - 10:30
Independents nearly went with FF, says Finian McGrathThere were ‘loads of walk-outs and loads of rows and blood on the floor ’Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00
Presbyterian marriage ceremonies must renounce same-sex unionsGeneral assembly passes resolution that could have ‘legal implications’ if ignoredWed Jun 08 2016 - 21:19
Catholic bishops warn of Brexit consequencesNorthern Ireland prelates say a UK vote to leave the EU would have ‘disruptive impact’Wed Jun 08 2016 - 14:39
Sectarianism is still the reality in the North, report claimsPresbyterian study says communities continue to be affected by ‘hurt’ of the TroublesTue Jun 07 2016 - 18:49
Gay soccer club criticises Martin O’Neill’s ‘queers’ jokeDublin Devils chair says Republic of Ireland manager’s comment was ‘disappointing’Tue Jun 07 2016 - 14:31
Popularity of pilgrimages endure despite drop in Mass attendanceOver 300,000 to attend June novenas which have become a major religious eventTue Jun 07 2016 - 13:36
Catholic bodies Cori and IMU join forces to create new associationAmalgamation talks for about three years were speeded up in the last 12 months.Tue Jun 07 2016 - 01:01
Former Supreme Court Judge Frank Griffin dies aged 97Sentenced late RTÉ journalist Kevin O’Kelly for contempt in 1972 over interview with IRA leaderTue Jun 07 2016 - 01:00
Two of Ireland’s largest religious organisations to amalgamateIrish Missionary Union and the Conference of Religious of Ireland join to form AmriMon Jun 06 2016 - 13:43
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin bemoans lack of Catholic intellectuals in IrelandChurch needs ‘competent lay men and women well educated in their faith’Mon Jun 06 2016 - 07:55
Falsely accused priest felt ‘cut loose’ by Cloyne dioceseChurch ‘hung me out to dry and left me feeling very alone’, says Fr Tim HazelwoodMon Jun 06 2016 - 01:00
Presbyterian report bans abortion in rape, incest casesChurch accepts termination justified where there is a threat to mother’s lifeMon Jun 06 2016 - 01:00
RTÉ rejects Muslim scholar’s appeal for daily Ramadan prayerRTÉ One will broadcast ‘Ramadan diaries’ before ‘Six One’ news on SaturdaysThu Jun 02 2016 - 19:09
Prison report urges Zappone to take on more responsibilityMany young prisoners suffer severe bullying in residential institutions – Fr Peter McVerryWed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00
Archbishop astonished at moves to remove Eighth AmendmentPrimate of All-Ireland Eamon Martin emphasises ‘equality of right to life of all people’Tue May 31 2016 - 16:21
Politicians and media accused of trying to destroy Catholic ChurchBishop of Cloyne William Crean identifies secular ‘determination ’ to eliminate churchMon May 30 2016 - 19:39
Parishioners in Sallynoggin angry over child abuse priestSalvatorian report ‘insincere’ after Fr Paddy McDonagh abused more than 100 childrenWed May 25 2016 - 01:00
Diarmuid Martin hopes pope will visit Ireland in 2018Archbishop of Dublin says Irish bishops would like any papal visit to include NorthTue May 24 2016 - 15:18
Rome’s treatment of censured Irish priests a ‘great scandal’Catholic bishops urged to develop more just and respectful process for dealing with casesMon May 23 2016 - 01:00
Priests seek national synod to tackle Catholic vocations ‘crisis’Association of Catholic Priests says members are subjected to ‘huge mental and physical pressure’Sat May 21 2016 - 15:03
Church plays down speculation of papal visit to IrelandSince Pope St John Paul came in 1979, there has been belief pope will return to complete visitFri May 20 2016 - 14:14
Irish priests’ group to discuss vocation crisis with bishopsMeeting comes amid tensions between priests and bishops’ conferenceThu May 19 2016 - 01:00
52% of young Irish LGBTI people ‘face abuse at school’Respondents experienced homophobic and transphobic comments or conductTue May 17 2016 - 18:35
1916 Rising had ‘no legitimacy whatsoever’ - ex-attorney generalRising leaders ‘a self-absorbed group of brave idealists who had never represented anybody’Tue May 17 2016 - 01:00
St Anthony’s relics to go on tour across IrelandThousands are expected to visit the reliquary at Catholic churches and Knock shrineMon May 16 2016 - 16:22
Children see adults as predators, says Church of Ireland primateAt synod, Church of England evangelical calls on churches to apologise to LGBTSat May 14 2016 - 01:00
Archbishops express concern over impact of BrexitChurch of Ireland cleric says UK voting to leave would have a ‘massive effect’ on IrelandThu May 12 2016 - 21:45
Dublin priests who ministered at 1916 Easter Rising rememberedCommemoration sees readings of accounts from clerics who aided wounded and dyingThu May 12 2016 - 21:15
Muslim leader calls for introduction of hate crime lawsAfter attacks on Muslims in Dublin, Dr Ali Selim says State ‘almost unique’ in not having legislationTue May 10 2016 - 18:42
New Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin electedEx-dean says Dr William Morton was ‘important agent of reconciliation’ in Derry roleMon May 09 2016 - 19:24
Secondary school students believe social media affects studiesShapchat overtakes Facebook as most used app among Irish secondary school studentsMon May 09 2016 - 07:21
Boeing 767 arrives at glamping site following barge journeyDecommissioned plane arrives in Co Sligo town after sailing along the west coastSun May 08 2016 - 20:31
Organ donations up 35% as 266 people receive transplantsFirst combined heart-lung transplant among third highest number of procedures on recordThu May 05 2016 - 21:52
Priest at centre of children’s report was withdrawn from SallynogginPriest given a four-year sentence in 2007 for sexual abuse of girls but served 18 monthsThu May 05 2016 - 08:08
Priest allowed contact with children after abuse allegationLatest reports on child protection in Catholic institutions says Salvatorian admitted abusing 100 childrenThu May 05 2016 - 08:08
East Link bridge renamed after 1916 leader Tom ClarkeMany would consider honouring of Proclamation signatory long overdue, says HigginsTue May 03 2016 - 14:54
