‘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
Church body ‘disappointed’ at tardy compliance by orders‘For some practice did not improve until 2013’Tue Feb 10 2015 - 15:16
Religious congregations apologise for child abuse by membersOrders provide firm assurances on future child protection after NBSC reviewTue Feb 10 2015 - 15:02
Pope not encouraging smacking of children, says Vatican‘Correct without humiliating’ is the right wayMon Feb 09 2015 - 19:47
First meeting between Government and atheist group to take placeLobby organisation to advocate for secular constitution and education systemMon Feb 09 2015 - 18:35
Daniel Day Lewis, Salman Rushdie, Colm Toibín in new bookStars to contribute to project about fathers and sons to raise funds for the Irish Hospice FoundationTue Feb 03 2015 - 12:41
Clareman appointed new Catholic Bishop of Waterford & LismoreHad been teacher and entertainer before studying for priesthoodTue Feb 03 2015 - 10:13
Irish documentary prompts Holocaust suspect investigationHilde Michnia alleged to have been involved in forcing prisoners on death marchTue Feb 03 2015 - 09:31
Flu outbreak leads to visitor restrictions at St James’s hospitalIn the interest of safety friends and family are requested to defer all non-essential visitsMon Feb 02 2015 - 22:18
Postmortem due on body of man found in DublinHouse in Cabra remains sealed off after discoveryMon Feb 02 2015 - 12:36
Church of Ireland not to take stance on same-sex referendumMembership is encouraged to voteMon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00
Stephen Fry tells Gay Byrne: God is a ‘maniac, totally selfish’Comedian regards Jesus as a ‘very good soul’ but ‘a lot of things he says are nonsense...twee’Sun Feb 01 2015 - 23:32
End Blasphemy Laws campaign launched by international coalitionGroup represents 200 organisations and is the first to focus on laws on insulting religionFri Jan 30 2015 - 14:51
Religious authorities surprised by success of ‘Nuns story’ videoRecording, yet to be launched, gives insight into the lives of members of the churchFri Jan 30 2015 - 14:25
Vatican document criticises plastic surgery on womenChurch must open its door to ‘full collaboration’ with skills of womenFri Jan 30 2015 - 12:59
Marriage rate between Catholics and Protestants under 1% in 1911New study finds that mixed marriages were vert rare prior to first World WarFri Jan 30 2015 - 01:00
TDs asked to ensure Magdalene women get healthcare cardGroup says judge’s recommendation on HAA card not included in Bill coming before DáilMon Jan 26 2015 - 17:16
Primate wants to see end of entrance exams for Catholic schoolsArchbishop Martin: ‘We must always be alert to inequalities in our educational system’Mon Jan 26 2015 - 16:30
Dublin priest says archbishops remind him of the HousemartinsBand found success with ‘mixture of populist politics and Christianity’Fri Jan 23 2015 - 01:00
Higgins warns against fiscal policies threatening democracy2015 ‘a seminal year for future of human development’ due to talks of key importanceThu Jan 22 2015 - 17:16
Irish Catholic group calls for Yes vote to same-sex marriageGroup says adoption and surrogacy are not part of referendumTue Jan 20 2015 - 18:25
Diarmuid Martin seeks lay Catholic opinions on familyArchbishop announces parish discussions in Dublin ahead of Vatican synod in OctoberTue Jan 20 2015 - 17:32
Outrage expressed at provisions of Magdalene BillAdvocates for women say Bill is unacceptable paring back of redress package promisesMon Jan 19 2015 - 19:55
