Magna Carta exhibition opens at Christ Church in DublinArchbishop of Dublin in early 1200s was seminal document’s second named witnessThu Jun 04 2015 - 20:21
Traditional Christian values reaffirmed by new Presbyterian moderatorLGTB people told church is not homophobicTue Jun 02 2015 - 08:07
‘O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?’Commemorative service for deceased ‘Irish Times’ colleagues in Dublin next SaturdayTue Jun 02 2015 - 01:00
Archbishop ordains nine deacons at MaynoothFourteen ordinations to the Catholic priesthood in Ireland are expected in a year described by college president as ‘remarkable’Mon Jun 01 2015 - 01:00
Decline in number of Irish Presbyterians continuesMembership down almost 40% since 1975 as annual General Assembly opens in BelfastSun May 31 2015 - 21:02
Church has ‘much to reflect on’ after referendum - ArchbishopArchbishop Eamon Martin welcomes the raised awareness of issues faced by gay peopleSun May 31 2015 - 15:57
The teetotal virgin twins known as G&T turn 60Identical twins and consecrated virgins Gemma and Triona King are 60 today. Their devout, non-drinking, no-sex lifestyle doesn’t curtail their lust for lifeFri May 29 2015 - 06:00
Library represents new chapter for Dún LaoghaireControversial dlr Lexicon library is officially openedWed May 27 2015 - 18:57
Same-sex marriage vote an ‘unmitigated disaster’ for ChurchPeople ‘no longer willing to listen to speeches and sermons on morality from the church’Mon May 25 2015 - 20:41
President attends Mass celebrating Oscar Romero’s beatificationEl Salvador has ‘special place in my heart and my political consciousness’Sun May 24 2015 - 21:48
‘It’s not easy being a Yes Roscommon voter’Patsy McGarry reflects on why his native county voted No to same-sex marriageSun May 24 2015 - 17:58
All churches in Ireland in need of ‘reality check’The family won the same-sex marriage referendum for gay peopleSun May 24 2015 - 16:54
Murdered El Salvador archbishop Oscar Romero to be beatifiedÓscar Arnulfo Romero was assassinated by a right-wing death squad during Mass in 1980Fri May 22 2015 - 14:17
Aislinn centre marks sixth anniversary of Ryan reportChristine Buckley remembered during day for survivors of institutional abuseThu May 21 2015 - 18:11
Iona Institute chair criticises Catholics calling for Yes voteDr John Murray says supporters of marriage referendum have rejected their faithThu May 21 2015 - 16:11
Catholic priest advises Protestant guidance on referendumPriest ‘unconvinced by many of arguments offered by both sides’Thu May 21 2015 - 14:15
Archbishop declines to tell Catholics how to vote in referendumDiarmuid Martin stresses ‘people should be informed’ about about same-sex marriageWed May 20 2015 - 07:07
Catholic Church teaching on marriage has changed down the centuries‘Generally, in a pastoral context, bishops are sensitive to gay people and groups, as are most priests’Tue May 19 2015 - 10:09
Tributes paid to Derek Davis at humanist ceremonySeán Davis speaks of ‘overwhelming sense of love’ for fatherMon May 18 2015 - 23:38
St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford rededicated after €30m restorationCathedral destroyed by fire on Christmas Day 2009 and reopened last DecemberMon May 18 2015 - 01:00
Iona Institute claims a Yes could hinder religious freedomInstitute commends Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin for raising concernsMon May 18 2015 - 00:36
Bishops urge their congregations to vote in referendums‘Marriage as understood by the great religious traditions ... is that of man and woman’Sun May 17 2015 - 18:49
Mixed views among Dublin Mass goers on same-sex referendumSpoken to randomly, not many had reservations about saying how they would voteSun May 17 2015 - 16:54
Studies prove ‘no differences in children’ raised by gay or heterosexual couplesFergus Finlay says quality of parenting the ‘single most important thing for a child’Thu May 14 2015 - 21:52
Dutch psychologist links homosexuality to conspiracy theoriesNo campaign meeting hears about wealthy organisations, freemasonry and feminismThu May 14 2015 - 20:46
No campaign attacked over ‘dishonest’ and ‘scurrilous’ tacticsBarnados chief Fergus Finlay says the media ‘needs to get real about this too’Thu May 14 2015 - 18:49
Archbishops and leading theologian call for Yes vote‘Understanding of marriage in the Church has evolved’Wed May 13 2015 - 01:00
State cuts funding for Catholic marriage agency AccordClaims Tusla decision linked to Accord’s opposition to same-sex marriage is rejectedWed May 13 2015 - 01:00
Yes vote could have EU impact, claims research groupAnthony Coughlan says referendum could give rise to inequality for heterosexualsTue May 12 2015 - 15:50
Marriage not simply about two individuals in love - archbishopChristian teaching stresses complementary link of male and female, says Diarmuid MartinTue May 12 2015 - 14:10
Bishops divided on same-sex marriage, say CoI ArchbishopsArchbishop cannot recall occasion when bishops advised on voteFri May 08 2015 - 20:27
Archdeacon says ‘No’ referendum posters are homophobicGordon Linney says posters saying children should have father and mother are ‘crude’Thu May 07 2015 - 19:44
Only 15% of Church of Ireland members attend servicesPrimate Archbishop says figures ‘a necessary reality check’Thu May 07 2015 - 19:23
Nominations sought for O’Flaherty humanitarian awardMsgr Hugh O’Flaherty helped thousands escape Nazis in Rome during second World WarWed May 06 2015 - 18:43
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin to vote No in referendumTeachings of Christ being placed on ‘level of belief in leprechauns’Wed May 06 2015 - 18:41
Female Northern Protestant bishop addresses Arbour Hill 1916 commemorationMost Rev Pat Storey says decision to invite her ‘a courageous and generous’ oneWed May 06 2015 - 13:24
Hugh MacDermot (18) remembered 100 years after Gallipoli deathBallaghaderreen soldier one of 39 young men from parish killed during first World WarSat Apr 25 2015 - 08:47
Warm welcome in Cuba for news of visit by Pope FrancisIsland has been a focal point for Vatican diplomacy despite restrictions on churchThu Apr 23 2015 - 17:09
Famine walk from Roscommon reaches DublinWalk, in period costume, commemorated 1847 walk when 1,490 starving tenants from Strokestown walked to Dublin and boarded a ship for CanadaWed Apr 22 2015 - 22:38
Famine walk of 155km retraces 1847 route to coffin shipsWalk from Strokestown to Dublin commemorates bid to migrate to CanadaWed Apr 22 2015 - 15:09
Presbyterian Church urges No in marriage equality referendumPresbyterian Church joins Catholic Church in call for faithful to vote NoWed Apr 22 2015 - 00:01
