Archbishops to lead ecumenical walk for EasterLitany of Northern Ireland-related dead to be read in Dublin on Good Friday for 15th timeWed Apr 01 2015 - 01:00
Trócaire stalwart Sally O’Neill to retire in AprilO’Neill has served for almost 40 years in some of the most troubled regions of worldMon Mar 30 2015 - 13:26
Media coverage of pilot’s medical condition ‘an outrage’Head of journalists’ union in Ireland also calls for a Government commission on mediaSun Mar 29 2015 - 13:07
Higgins says inequality a challenge to morality of StatePresident says inequalities could have serious consequences for peaceful co-existenceSat Mar 28 2015 - 14:01
Catholic priests’ group won’t take stance on referendumAssociation of Catholic Priests urges clergy to avoid directing same-sex marriage voteTue Mar 24 2015 - 16:37
Ireland’s faith leaders warned of rising intoleranceRepresentatives from major religious groups discuss global turmoilMon Mar 23 2015 - 21:26
Diarmuid Martin not calling for ‘conscience clause’ in voteArchbishop says discussion needed on position of Christians if same-sex marriage referendum passesMon Mar 23 2015 - 16:19
Mansion House hosts inter-faith forum examining religion’s role in global conflictRabbi Zalman Lent says of an estimated 1,763 major wars in history, just 173 ‘are classified as being fought over religious difference’Thu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Cork-born founder of Sisters of Charity declared Venerable by PopeFounded St Vincent’s hospital in DublinWed Mar 18 2015 - 20:59
Kenny: SF still has questions to answer over kangaroo courtAdams criticises Taoiseach’s remarks over SF leader’s handling of abuse allegationsMon Mar 16 2015 - 07:51
Bishop of Elphin expresses regret over comments about gay parentsMany Christians live ‘a sort of de-facto atheism’, says Archbishop MartinMon Mar 16 2015 - 01:01
Banagher rises to favourite son as Fr Pepper proves too hot for rivalPriest ‘slaughters’ opponent in mother-of-all charity fightsSun Mar 15 2015 - 23:00
Who is Pope Francis? A new RTÉ documentary profiles the pontiff‘He was almost hated by some Jesuits’ Argentinean biographer tells programmeSun Mar 15 2015 - 20:39
‘The Irish Times 150 Years of Influence’ book launches in DublinNew book a ‘truly remarkable account of our past and positioning within Irish society’Thu Mar 12 2015 - 23:05
Diarmaid Ferriter launches new book, A Nation and Not a RabbleHistorian and ‘Irish Times’ columnist warns against ‘shameless celebrations’ of Ireland’s pastWed Mar 11 2015 - 21:52
Government publishes Bill to preserve Ryan Commission recordsRecords will not be available to public for 75 yearsWed Mar 11 2015 - 21:36
Bishops welcome plain packaging for tobacco productsCatholic bishops express disappointment that alcohol at sporting events continuesWed Mar 11 2015 - 21:25
Mass marks first anniversary of Christine Buckley’s deathCongregation hears gathering honours the ‘work of one who did what was right and just’Wed Mar 11 2015 - 18:05
Parish level concern about bishops’ opposition to equalityAnalysis: Priests express fears opposition to Yes vote could damage churchWed Mar 11 2015 - 08:13
Martin refuses to back Bishop Doran after interview‘Unfortunate phrase’ used saying people with children not necessarily parentsWed Mar 11 2015 - 06:15
Vatican removes controversial image from council websiteMan Ray’s Venus Restored had been used to advertise assembly on women’s cultureTue Mar 10 2015 - 20:48
Fr Iggy O’Donovan calls for Yes vote in marriage referendumPriest says stance of bishops, Iona Institute and fundamentalists damaging churchTue Mar 10 2015 - 15:19
‘Hypnotic mesmerism’ of singer Jim McCann is recalled at funeral in DublinBalladeer was ‘effervescent . . . bubbling over with good humour’Tue Mar 10 2015 - 01:00
In a word . . . oldI like old things; the older, the deeper the attachment, writes Patsy McGarryMon Mar 09 2015 - 01:00
Group defends leaflet denouncing same-sex marriageAdfam claims same-sex couples more prone to cancer and more likely to abuse childrenWed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00
‘No obstacle’ to gays marrying, just not each other, says bishopYes side ‘not actually looking for marriage equality’ says Bishop of Elphin Kevin DoranTue Feb 24 2015 - 21:08
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns against insensitive language in marriage equality and family debatesPope Francis has told people not to judge any individualTue Feb 24 2015 - 20:21
Death of former Evening Press journalist Seán McCannHailed by Con Houlihan as ‘a brilliant features editor’Tue Feb 24 2015 - 19:42
Church group meets DUP, SDLP on freedom of conscience BillBill seeks accommodation between rights linked to discrimination and religious freedomTue Feb 24 2015 - 17:55
Pope dismisses Irish sex abuser from priesthoodJames Donaghy not permitted to function as priest ‘under any circumstance, public or private’Mon Feb 23 2015 - 14:57
Archdiocese warn against referendum leaflets in churchesChurches and schools ‘not appropriate places’ for purely electoral materialMon Feb 23 2015 - 14:56
Aengus Finucane: In the Heart of Concern - How a priest’s concern became his life’s workThis beautifully written book traces the origins of Irish aid to the developing world through the story of the Fr Aengus Finucane his younger brother, Fr JackSat Feb 21 2015 - 12:31
Same-sex marriage: Voters warned against complacencyDebate takes place in King’s Inns as Taoiseach sets May 22nd as date for referendumFri Feb 20 2015 - 07:43
Historic marriage equality debate held at King’s InnsEvent was organised by King’s Inns Gay, Lesbian, Straight AllianceFri Feb 20 2015 - 01:00
Broad welcome for package of measures to sustain small schoolsMinister for Education Jan O’Sullivan does not intend to change teacher-pupil ratiosWed Feb 18 2015 - 01:04
Give up drink for Lent, suggests Bishop Éamonn WalshAbstinence ‘gives the body a rest and makes economic sense’ says Dublin’s auxiliary bishopWed Feb 18 2015 - 01:00
Archbishop runs into Valentine’s Day protest about nude VenusVigil at Dublin nunciature over depiction of women – a bound torso – on pontifical websiteTue Feb 17 2015 - 17:07
Former Libyan minister calls for introduction of martial law there‘Actual power is in the hands of the militias’Tue Feb 17 2015 - 09:52
Fr Peter McVerry among those to speak at ethics discussion‘Ethics in Crisis’ conference to take place near Roscommon townTue Feb 17 2015 - 01:00
Pope's man in Ireland oversees a quiet revolutionIreland could see the appointment of 15 bishops since the papal nuncio’s arrivalMon Feb 16 2015 - 01:00
Gay marriage: interchurch groups call for yes vote in referendumMarriage predates Christian church, says retired Archdeacon of Dublin Gordon LinneyMon Feb 16 2015 - 01:00
Administrator appointed to Killaloe’s Catholic dioceseFr Des Hillary elevated to post with responsibility for day-to-day running of dioceseThu Feb 12 2015 - 16:52
Peter Sutherland elected head of global Catholic agencyVatican approves appointment to International Catholic Migration CommissionTue Feb 10 2015 - 19:46
Child protection findings 'appalling' - Diarmuid MartinArchbishop of Dublin appalled at delays over guidelines by some religious congregationsTue Feb 10 2015 - 16:09
