‘It happened before’: Irish-based priest unperturbed after excommunication by Vatican
Traditionalists have ‘irregular canonical situation’ with Rome, says Dún Laoghaire priest
‘Call me Ishmael, at your peril’: Classic novels with great opening lines – now improved
In a Word: Improvement
Gardaí appeal to Presbyterians who may have suffered abuse in Republic to come forward
Dedicated team of PSNI detectives is investigating abuse allegations in conjunction with gardaí
In a Word ... Overheard
Once, years ago, I was in the much-missed Bewley’s when two older ladies were overcome with laughter. I had the great fortune to overhear it all
I’m glad I’m average-looking. Being beautiful must be such a difficult experience
Standing out from the crowd as a beautiful man or woman has to be such a difficult experience and a recipe for deep unhappiness. So very tough
From the HSE to Church of Ireland dean: ‘I took a huge salary cut, but I’ve never been happier’
‘Sitting in meetings would have killed me’ says Canon Tom O’Brien of his unlikely career change
‘Small decrease, pro rata’ in clerical abuse allegations received by Catholic Church board
Most of the allegations referred to incidents said to have occurred between 1960 and 1989
Presbyterian assembly told reputation will ‘need to be rebuilt’ after safeguarding failures
Church’s moderator tells annual gathering of decision making body it has endured ‘tough’ period over child protection shortcomings
In a Word... June
June began to ‘clean’ my place weekly after she had done the same for my landlady. ‘Weakly’ might be a more appropriate term
‘We cannot allow hatred to win’ – seventh annual Eid celebration proceeds at Croke Park
Warmly welcomed former taoiseach Bertie Ahern wishes Muslims `Eid Mubarak’ at ceremony
Patrick Pearse looked into his heart to determine what Irish people wanted. Some are still at it today
Patrick Pearse looked into his heart to determine what Irish people wanted. Some are still at it today
One year into his papacy, it’s clear Pope Leo will be no quiet American
Rite & Reason: Even before becoming Pope, Leo was critical of Trump’s policies
The internet is packed with kind offers. And they say there are no decent people left
In a Word ... Offers