20 Jan 2020
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Irish Health Minister criticised for prioritising abortion over health crisis
Friday, 10th January 2020
English football club charged over alleged sectarian chants aimed at Catholic player
Tuesday, 7th January 2020Northern Ireland bishops condemn new ‘unjust’ abortion law
Thursday, 19th December 2019Hope tells story of Knock impact
Saturday, 7th December 2019On this #RedWednesday, pray for gift of courage, grace of witness and loyalty to Christ, says Primate of All-Ireland
Wednesday, 27th November 2019Irish PM supports priest’s ‘moral guidance’ in Lunney attack
Wednesday, 20th November 2019Northern Ireland’s bishops condemn ‘brutal’ and ‘tragic’ abortion law
Tuesday, 22nd October 2019St John Henry Newman’s ‘vision for education continues to inspire’, says Archbishop of Dublin
Tuesday, 15th October 2019NI Christian health workers protest ‘harmful’ and ‘fatal’ abortion laws
Friday, 27th September 2019A plough and a prayer: Ireland’s favourite prayer to be decided at the ‘Ploughing’
Tuesday, 17th September 2019Catholics join prayer service for restoration of NI executive
Tuesday, 3rd September 2019Comedian backs granddad’s 1916 IRA connections
Wednesday, 28th August 2019International football needs educating on gender equality, Chaplain for Sport suggests
Friday, 23rd August 2019NI security scheme for places of worship ‘a really good idea’, says priest
Vatican official: Church must be prudent judging Medjugorje apparitions
Monday, 19th August 2019MSP accused of inciting sectarianism over pro-Rangers tweet
Friday, 16th August 2019Catholic mother who served soldiers tea and sandwiches shot dead by army months later
Wednesday, 14th August 2019Nora Quoirin: Bishop extends “prayerful support” to family
Ploughing through the options as Ireland hunts for its favourite prayer
Sunday, 28th July 2019Family, friends and fans say goodbye to comedian Brendan Grace, whose ‘only vocation in life was to make people happy’
Tuesday, 16th July 2019Leo Varadkar apologises for ‘sinning priest’ comment
Friday, 5th July 2019Alarming lack of problem gambling data across Northern Ireland, warns Christian charity
Friday, 28th June 2019‘Reflect deeply on implications’ of your vote in today’s divorce referendum, bishop warns people of Ireland
Friday, 24th May 2019Prince Charles’ visit to Northern Ireland ‘a challenge to dissident republicans’, says Primate of All-Ireland
John Bishop met brother of Bloody Sunday victim for Ireland show
Monday, 22nd April 2019Merkel shows solidarity with communities on both sides of the Irish border
Friday, 5th April 2019Irexit party launches billboard campaign across Ireland
Friday, 29th March 2019Ireland considers plans for seminarians to spend more time in parishes
Sunday, 24th March 2019Primate’s sorrow over St Pat’s disco deaths
Tuesday, 19th March 2019Primate asks St Patrick to intercede in Brexit chaos
Columbans announce winners of climate change competition
Friday, 15th March 2019Former paratrooper to face two murder charges over Bloody Sunday
Thursday, 14th March 2019Sister of man shot dead by Army urges Northern Ireland Secretary to quit
Friday, 8th March 2019Woman’s grandson emotional at Magdalene laundries commemoration service
Monday, 4th March 2019Clothing firm drop ‘offensive’ St Patrick’s Day t-shirt
Saturday, 23rd February 2019Pope Francis’ visit gives Knock Airport boost in record year
Sunday, 20th January 2019Catholic MP takes revenge on Cromwell for Irish butchery
Wednesday, 16th January 2019After drawn-out negotiations, Malta allows rescued migrants to disembark
Thursday, 10th January 2019Irish bishops urge Catholics to ‘resist’ country’s new abortion law
Monday, 7th January 2019European pilgrimage route honouring Irish saint in bid for special status
Sunday, 6th January 2019‘Ireland abandoned authentic human rights’ on New Year’s Day, say pro-lifers
Friday, 4th January 2019Ireland agrees to reassess claims of workers in Magdalene laundries
Thursday, 3rd January 2019Museum waxes lyrical about effect of pope’s visit to Ireland
Monday, 31st December 2018Pope Francis blamed for fall in visitors to Dublin Zoo
Columbans challenge student journalists to make a difference
Sunday, 16th December 2018Newly appointed Bishop of Clogher ‘warmly welcomed’
Tuesday, 11th December 2018Catholic footballer pays for homeless to stay in hotel
Tuesday, 4th December 2018Catholic archbishop tells Belfast Memorial of shared ‘responsibility to heal’
Monday, 12th November 2018Campaigners urge football associations to take ‘robust approach’ to anti-Irish abuse
Saturday, 10th November 2018TV comedian praises Mass for keeping loneliness at bay
Thursday, 8th November 2018Pope’s envoy in Medjugorje praises the ‘extraordinary work’ of Mary’s Meals
Wednesday, 7th November 2018McClean claims he is treated differently for being an Irish Catholic
Tuesday, 6th November 2018Keep fighting clergy abuse, say Irish Church leaders
Friday, 2nd November 2018Catholics’ role in crisis revealed in letters
Sunday, 28th October 2018Irish public to vote on removing ‘blasphemous’ from constitution
Wednesday, 24th October 2018Fitting tribute to ‘poet-priest’ as final collection published
Saturday, 13th October 2018Catholic PSNI officers not sent to own communities due to dissident threat
Thursday, 11th October 2018Young writers: Columban competition opens for ’19
Commitment of €12 million in Irish budget for abortion is ‘obscene’ say pro-lifers
Wednesday, 10th October 2018Precious Life denounce Amnesty’s misleading abortion poll
Synod group reports focus on abuse
London professionals sleep out for Depaul UK on World Homeless Day
Tuesday, 9th October 2018Irish bishops urge Government to allow healthcare professionals to opt-out of abortion
Friday, 5th October 2018Shut door on essay mills, Leeds Trinity tells Government
Thursday, 4th October 2018U2’s Bono calls Pope Francis ‘extraordinary man for extraordinary times’
Friday, 21st September 2018‘Sad day for Human Rights’ as Eighth Amendment officially repealed
Wednesday, 19th September 2018Film reveals St John Paul II effect on Northern Ireland peace process
Friday, 14th September 2018Fr Eugene O’Hagan: Pope Francis ‘listened…learned’ and ‘brought light and hope’
Friday, 31st August 2018Italian Church helps migrants kept aboard coast guard ship for 11 days
Irish parishes hear about New Zealand model for Catholic Church renewal
Thursday, 30th August 2018Vocations in Ireland have dwindled due to abuse scandal, pope says
Pope’s car donated to search and rescue charity
Wednesday, 29th August 2018Pope’s Skoda to be used to help Dublin homeless
Tuesday, 28th August 2018Standing ovation for widow of rugby legend Anthony Foley after emotional speech
Friday, 24th August 2018Bishop of Portsmouth calls for global synod on priests in response to abuse scandals
Refurbished popemobile and Pope Francis waxwork revealed ahead of papal visit
Thursday, 23rd August 2018Looking back at St John Paul II’s visit to Ireland
Tight security in place for Pope Francis visit
Pope merchandise proves popular ahead of pontiff’s visit
Cardinal Farrell tells media Church needs God to help it build bridges
Families are key to the future, says primate
Wednesday, 22nd August 2018Group of pilgrims walking 137 miles to reach papal Mass
Brazilian community to celebrate pope’s Ireland visit with Portuguese Mass
Knock prepares for Pope Francis
Pope says he’s excited to return to Ireland to celebrate families
Campaigners hope pope will focus spotlight on homeless during visit
Tuesday, 21st August 2018Archbishop of Dublin calls for Pope Francis to speak ‘frankly’ about abuse
Pope fans recall 1979 Ireland visit of John Paul II
Monday, 20th August 2018Pope: Abuse victims’ outcry more powerful than efforts to silence them
New film of St John Paul’s visit to Ireland to be screened at Westminster Cathedral
Sunday, 19th August 2018Celtic symbolism on papal vestments revealed
Thursday, 16th August 2018Twitter celebrates pontiff’s visit with emoji
Tuesday, 14th August 2018Papal products flying off shelves ahead of WMOF visit
Thursday, 9th August 2018Giant scarecrow pope is star of festival
Tuesday, 7th August 2018Universe Reader Competition: Win a souvenir pack of special An Post stamps
Thursday, 2nd August 2018An Post delivers souvenir for papal visit
Wednesday, 1st August 2018GAA gives go-ahead for Liam Miller fundraiser
Monday, 30th July 2018Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist ‘annoyed’ at WMOF song choice
Wednesday, 25th July 2018Riverdance, Nathan Carter, Daniel O’Donnell to perform for Pope Francis during World Meeting of Families
Friday, 20th July 2018Ireland praised after divesting state from fossil fuel firms
Thursday, 19th July 2018Primate of All-Ireland praises ‘brave rescuers’ of ‘Thai cave boys’
Wednesday, 11th July 2018World Meeting of Families closing Mass – fully booked
Israel is no place to hold the next Eurovision says pro-Palestinian group
Saturday, 7th July 2018Francis will visit Knock during papal visit to Ireland
Wednesday, 13th June 2018Pope’s August visit to Ireland will include quick trip to Knock
Tuesday, 12th June 2018Primate disappointed Pope Francis will not visit Northern Ireland during WMOF visit
Irish president apologises to women sent to Magdalene laundries
Wednesday, 6th June 2018Irish bishop hopes papal visit can help bring healing after abortion vote
Tuesday, 29th May 2018Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand
Irish referendum: 120 GPs sign No vote letter arguing abortions ‘without reason’ not healthcare
Friday, 25th May 2018Irish referendum: Stand up for protection for both women and unborn children
Irish referendum: Corrs musician criticises Irish government’s ‘extreme’ abortion proposals
World Meeting of Families 2018: Pray for families, receive an indulgence, Vatican says
Thursday, 24th May 2018Irish referendum: ‘It’s too extreme, vote NO!’, warn pro-lifers
Government exploiting my pain, says mother who lost baby at nine days
Wednesday, 23rd May 2018Irish bishops urge a ‘no’ vote on abortion referendum
Tuesday, 22nd May 2018Irish Government accused of using abortion pills issue to win referendum votes
British doctor’s letter to Ireland ahead of Irish referendum on abortion
Monday, 21st May 2018Fr Martin can’t wait for pope
Sunday, 20th May 2018Stars can help girls get a kick out of football
Saturday, 19th May 2018Irish pro-lifers believe lives were saved by country’s prohibition on abortion
Wednesday, 16th May 2018We’re coming home to say no, roar UK’s Irish diaspora
Saturday, 28th April 2018Ireland mourns music legend and ‘family man’ Big Tom McBride
Friday, 20th April 2018Irish pro-lifers launch ‘vote no’ campaign for referendum on unborn
Thursday, 19th April 2018Singing priests return to Liverpool
Sunday, 1st April 2018Pope Francis to visit Ireland
Wednesday, 21st March 2018London-Irish group ready to ‘Save the Eighth’
Tuesday, 20th March 2018St Patrick’s experience of human trafficking and forced migration continues to this day, warns University College Cork migration expert
Saturday, 17th March 2018Message of Archbishop Eamon Martin for Saint Patrick’s Day 2018
Former migrant and Muslim wins Columban competition ‘Migrants are our Neighbours’
Friday, 16th March 2018Despite new law, some Irish pubs will remain closed on Good Friday
Thursday, 15th March 2018Northern Ireland boss clarifies concerns on eligibility following Catholic players claim
Tuesday, 13th March 2018Martin O’Neill surprised at claim Ireland are targeting Catholic players from the North
Friday, 9th March 2018Downton Abbey star to examine final week of Jesus’ life in documentary for Irish TV
Michael O’Neill unhappy with Republic recruitment of young Catholic players
Wednesday, 7th March 2018Irish bishop resigns after criticism of his treatment of abusive priest
Friday, 2nd March 2018World Meeting of Families’ congress to centre on Amoris Laetitia
Thursday, 1st March 2018Support vulnerable amid ‘Beast from the East’, urges primate
Wednesday, 28th February 2018Liam Miller remembered as a ‘family man above all else’
Monday, 12th February 2018Repeal campaign ‘must change tone’ after abuse targets @Ireland Twitter account holder
Tuesday, 6th February 2018Politicians can’t be trusted, pro-lifers warn as Irish abortion referendum announced for May
Tuesday, 30th January 2018Lifting of Ireland’s Good Friday alcohol ban criticised
World Meeting of Families catechesis to be available online
Friday, 26th January 2018All teachers across Ireland should have a copy of Laudato Si’ An Irish Response, says Irish president
Friday, 19th January 2018Fianna Fail leader’s position on abortion is ‘extremist and mistaken’, says Life Institute
Ireland united behind the Eighth
Saturday, 23rd December 2017Bishop delight as pope sends him home
Saturday, 16th December 2017Irish nun wins prize, says money to go to health clinic in South Sudan
Saturday, 18th November 2017New Irish stamp marks centenary of Fatima visions
Saturday, 21st October 2017Dublin archbishop outlines themes to prepare for World Meeting of Families
Tuesday, 22nd August 2017Irish Church collection this weekend in aid of the hunger crisis in East Africa
Friday, 21st July 2017‘Save the 8th’ pro-life rally is the real voice of Irish people
Friday, 7th July 2017Coptic pope meets Dublin archbishop during Ireland visit
Friday, 19th May 2017Pope Francis appoints Nigerian archbishop as Irish papal nuncio
Tuesday, 16th May 2017Loving families are central to bringing joy, mercy to world, pope says
Friday, 31st March 2017St Patrick was an ‘undocumented migrant’, says Primate of All-Ireland
Friday, 17th March 2017Abortion clinics refusing Irish women will save lives says pro-life group
Wednesday, 8th February 2017Theresa May: Martin McGuinness moved Republican movement towards peace
Friday, 20th January 2017Irish pro-lifers warn Sturgeon to stay out of abortion debate
Thursday, 1st December 2016Arlene Foster confirms she will meet pope if he visits Northern Ireland
Wednesday, 30th November 2016Enda Kenny confirms Pope Francis will travel to Ireland in 2018
Monday, 28th November 2016Enda Kenny to meet Pope Francis at Vatican
Thursday, 24th November 2016Ageing priests in Ireland said to increasingly face depression, isolation
Tuesday, 15th November 2016Irish archbishop: 2018 families meeting to include concrete ideas
Tuesday, 25th October 2016Irish Government sets standard for handling parents and bereavements
Thursday, 25th August 2016Irish president joins bishops in tributes to Bishop Edward Daly
Tuesday, 9th August 2016UK faith leaders join in prayer for murdered priest, Fr Jacques Hamel
Wednesday, 27th July 2016Bishops call for prayers for Nice
Friday, 15th July 2016Pro-life triumph as TD abortion bill for disabled babies defeated
Thursday, 14th July 2016Irish parliament rejects amendment that would have liberalised abortion
Friday, 8th July 2016Families hail finding of ‘significant police collusion’ in Loughinisland murders
Friday, 10th June 2016Diocese confirms removal of pro-abortion lector
Friday, 3rd June 2016Restored grave brings dignity to memory of football legend, Patrick O’Connell
Saturday, 28th May 2016Archbishop: World Meeting of Families is part of wider Church renewal
Wednesday, 25th May 2016Archbishop Martin says pope to visit Ireland for 2018 meeting of families
Friday, 20th May 2016Church leaders meet paramilitary panel
Thursday, 28th April 2016Friar Alessandro returns to Ireland
Tuesday, 12th April 2016Irish youths seeking alcohol alternatives
Sunday, 10th April 2016Bishop says nation should be grateful for sacrifices of 1916
Wednesday, 30th March 2016Primate of All-Ireland appeals for information to find Disappeared
Monday, 21st March 2016Primate of All Ireland calls on all Irish people to follow example of St Patrick
Thursday, 17th March 2016Knock Shrine unveils stunning new mosaic of apparition
Wednesday, 2nd March 2016Bishop urges next Government to prioritise jobs and housing
Sunday, 21st February 2016Archbishop Martin calls for ‘honesty and courage’ on abortion issues
Saturday, 20th February 2016Statue of Archbishop Sheen meant to inspire new generation of devotees
Friday, 24th July 2015Major pro-life rally to speak up against aborting babies with a disability
Thursday, 2nd July 2015Bishop of Oakland, California offers condolences following balcony-collapse tragedy
Thursday, 18th June 2015Royal visit to controversial Belfast church sparks protest
Thursday, 21st May 2015Mary McAleese urges support for 'Yes' vote revealing her gay Catholic son's torment
Ireland's Bishops urge the country to think before voting in referendum
Tuesday, 12th May 2015Priest to take a run at human traffickers
Friday, 24th April 2015Former hostage Terry Waite shines light on path to reconciliation
Wednesday, 1st April 2015ACP urges radical reform to save Irish Church
Friday, 3rd October 2014Callum so proud of his achievements as multi-marathon fundraiser
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