Pope unchurches all other churches - PaisleyNorthern Ireland's First Minister the Rev Ian Paisley has accused Pope Benedict XVI of excommunicating all of Christendom.Fri Jul 13 2007 - 01:00
17th day of hunger strike for AfghanA 34-year-old Afghan man was yesterday spending his 17th day on hunger strike at the Mosney, Co Meath, centre for asylum seekers…Thu Jul 12 2007 - 01:00
Vatican stance on churches provokes dismayThere has been strong reaction from Ireland's Reformed churches to the Vatican document "Responses to some questions regarding…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Brothers of Charity set up six companiesAs part of a restructuring programme the Brothers of Charity, who provide services for people with intellectual disability, have…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Pope says other churches not churches 'in proper sense'For the second time in four days Pope Benedict XVI has laid out a traditionalist marker in a document released yesterday proclaiming…Wed Jul 11 2007 - 01:00
Pope's easing of Latin Mass rules gets mixed reactionThere has been mixed reaction in Ireland, as elsewhere, to Pope Benedict XVI's decision relaxing restrictions on celebrations…Mon Jul 09 2007 - 01:00
TD wants law to be harsher on clients of prostitutesFine Gael TD Simon Coveney has called for "aggressive, tough" legislation to target people who use prostitutes in Ireland.Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
Top Catholic theologian is appointed C of I canon at cathedralHistory was made in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin last night when Catholic priest, Fr Enda McDonagh, was made an ecumenical…Fri Jul 06 2007 - 01:00
Primate recalls Iraq martyrs at MassThe Catholic priest Fr Ragheed Ganni and the three deacons murdered with him in Mosul, northern Iraq, on June 3rd last, were …Mon Jul 02 2007 - 01:00
Canadian Anglicans decide against same-sex blessings in close voteCANADA: A resolution which would have allowed each diocese in the Anglican Church of Canada to decide whether to bless same-…Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Ahern meets Tutu to discuss conflict resolution centreThe establishment of a conflict resolution centre in Ireland was discussed at a meeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs …Tue Jun 26 2007 - 01:00
Call for Islamic mortgage schemeBank of Ireland has been asked to extend to this jurisdiction a special "Islamic mortgage" package, which it already provides…Mon Jun 25 2007 - 01:00
Five complaints against RTÉ radio upheldFive complaints against RTÉ radio programmes, as well as a complaint about an advertisement broadcast by the station, have been…Sat Jun 23 2007 - 01:00
Irish bishops join Mugabe protestZIMBABWE: Ireland's Catholic bishops have joined the growing chorus of Catholic Bishops Conferences worldwide to express their…Fri Jun 22 2007 - 01:00
Bishop 'let down' by priest's role in facilitating child abuserThe Bishop of Clogher, Dr Joseph Duffy, has described as "a very sad and tragic case" that of Fr Jeremiah McGrath who was sentenced…Tue Jun 19 2007 - 01:00
New logo unveiled for bishops' conferenceA new logo was unveiled in Maynooth this week to symbolise the Irish Bishops' Conference.Sat Jun 16 2007 - 01:00
Christian survey may have had agenda, say bishopsA survey on Christian knowledge, published last April, has been criticised strongly by two Catholic bishops, who also suggested…Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
New Catholic trust to oversee 112 schoolsA total of 112 Catholic secondary schools, including schools in every county in the Republic, have come under the control of …Thu Jun 14 2007 - 01:00
Ceann comhairle approach would be discussedThe Labour Party's spokesman on justice, Brendan Howlin, has said that if a senior member of the party was approached this week…Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
Woman dies after attack by cattleA woman was killed near Athlone, Co Westmeath, when she was attacked by cattle.Mon Jun 11 2007 - 01:00
Archbishop criticises politicians on school places"Political figures" have been criticised by the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, for blaming the church when…Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Methodist president installedFor the first time the installation of a Methodist president took place in a Catholic church last night.Sat Jun 09 2007 - 01:00
Call to shut down several inquiries in NorthPresbyterian General Assembly: Inquiries taking place in Northern Ireland into past events could "destabilise the future" and…Thu Jun 07 2007 - 01:00
Speaker calls homosexuality a 'heinous' sinPresbyterian General Assembly: Homosexuality was described as "a sin of the most heinous kind, which calls down the judgment…Wed Jun 06 2007 - 01:00
Moderator says denominations must address self-centred stancePresbyterian Church General Assembly The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Dr John Finlay, has spoken…Tue Jun 05 2007 - 01:00
Gay issue to be debated at Presbyterian assemblyThe issue of homosexuality looks like providing the most contentious debate at this year's Presbyterian General Assembly, which…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
President to attend canonisation of Blessed Charles of Mount ArgusPresident McAleese will attend the canonisation by Pope Benedict of Passionist priest Blessed Charles of Mount Argus in St Peter…Sat Jun 02 2007 - 01:00
Cardinal threatens Scottish MPs over tolerating abortionBRITAIN: The most senior Catholic prelate in Scotland, Antrim-born Cardinal Keith O'Brien, has warned Catholic politicians that…Fri Jun 01 2007 - 01:00
C of I man to run Catholic child protection boardThe Catholic Church's National Board for Child Protection has appointed a member of the Church of Ireland, Ian Elliott, as its…Thu May 31 2007 - 01:00
Clerical sex abuse inquiry seeks remit extensionThe Commission of Investigation into Clerical Sexual Abuse in the Dublin archdiocese is expected to seek an extension to a remit…Wed May 30 2007 - 01:00
Roscommon - South LeitrimOnce again, Roscommon bucked the national trend, returning two Fine Gael and one Fianna Fáil TDs and the loss of a seat for Fianna…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
Blessed Charles to be made saintThe president, Mary McAleese, and the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, will lead an Irish delegation at the…Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
RTÉ head of religious programmes to retireFr Dermod McCarthy, editor of religious programmes at RTÉ, is to retire on June 22nd after serving 16 years in the post.Mon May 28 2007 - 01:00
City honours major artistic figuresTwo of Dublin's most distinguished artists, Louis le Brocquy and Thomas Kinsella, received the city's highest honour last night…Fri May 25 2007 - 01:00
Diocese agrees $11.45m abuse payoutUS: One of the largest court awards ever made against a Catholic diocese in a sex abuse case is not to be appealedWed May 23 2007 - 01:00
Sheehan urges end to US army use of ShannonIt was a case of "waiting for Cindy" during much of a press conference called yesterday to announce that 72 candidates in tomorrow…Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00
An Irishman's DiaryNow that the general election campaign is into the home straight, spare a thought for the great unsung heroes of recent weeks…Mon May 21 2007 - 01:00
Riverdance and teacher's accent led group to step it out Irish-styleKeltic Dreams, a group of 32 Hispanic and African American children from Public School 59 in the Bronx, New York, performed Riverdance…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Pope to loosen controls on Latin MassVatican: It has been confirmed in Rome that Pope Benedict intends to loosen current restrictions on celebrating the Latin Mass…Sat May 19 2007 - 01:00
Bishop addresses apathy concernsPeople do not get "fired up by tweaking the tax system," the Catholic Bishop of Limerick, Dr Donal Murray, has saidTue May 15 2007 - 01:00
Irish Jews,Christians donate vehicles to IsraelThree ambulances sponsored by Irish Jewish communities in Dublin, Belfast and Cork, as well as by the Christian Friends of Israel…Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Christians support European unityEuropean Christians must have the courage to promote a common European sentiment, Prof Andrea Riccardi, founder of the St Egidio…Mon May 14 2007 - 01:00
Joint statement: religious condemn auction politicsThe political parties have been accused of "fuelling cynicism about the electoral process "which could seriously damage democracy…Thu May 10 2007 - 01:00
Politics an 'honourable profession'Politics is an honourable profession and looking for the worst in those who offer themselves for public office is not helpful…Wed May 09 2007 - 01:00
Concept of limbo now consigned to oblivionVATICAN: At last, it is official. The Vatican yesterday consigned limbo to oblivionSat Apr 21 2007 - 01:00
Hopes rise of thaw in church relationsRUSSIA: A growing warmth between the papacy and Moscow has led to hopes that a meeting may soon be possible between Pope Benedict…Fri Apr 20 2007 - 01:00
Ballyholme rector made Bishop of ConnorThe new Church of Ireland Bishop of Connor is Canon Alan Abernethy (50), rector of Ballyholme, Bangor, Co DownWed Apr 18 2007 - 01:00
Spirit wins competition for religious radio station licenceThe Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has awarded the licence for a new religious broadcasting service to Spirit Radio…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Bishop Ken Good tipped for ConnorThere was speculation last night that the Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Right Rev Ken Good, will move to Connor…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Vatican, Israel in museum rowVATICAN: The Vatican ambassador to Israel has said he won't attend a Holocaust memorial ceremony in Jerusalem next week over…Sat Apr 14 2007 - 01:00
