President watches on as Mayo break GAA duck in PretoriaMichael D Higgins says it is a ‘pleasure’ to see fun Gaelic games provide around the worldSat Nov 15 2014 - 18:24
Past can ‘disable future’, President Michael D Higgins saysPresident reflects on legacy of state violence after trip to Johannesburg Apartheid MuseumFri Nov 14 2014 - 20:56
President praises ‘original pioneers’Missionaries were Ireland’s first ambassadors in Africa, says HigginsThu Nov 13 2014 - 22:22
Famine memory plays major role in Irish overseas aid, President saysMichael D Higgins tells Malawi university the vulnerability of hunger reaches into psycheWed Nov 12 2014 - 16:56
President welcomes move to send Irish soldiers to fight Ebola in Sierra LeoneGender violence and poverty are addressed in Malawi visitWed Nov 12 2014 - 12:30
Armistice Day: Remembering the past differentlyThe ‘doubly tragic’ Irish who fought in the first World WarTue Nov 11 2014 - 00:01
President Michael D Higgins recalls first World War in MalawiHiggins commemorates Irish and Malawians who fought in the conflictMon Nov 10 2014 - 18:00
In a Word: RemembranceRemembrance Day marks one of the most poignant dates in the calendarMon Nov 10 2014 - 01:00
Higgins visits the Hamlin Fistula hospital in Addis AbabaPresident praises founder Dr Catherine Hamlin for her ‘exemplary’ workSat Nov 08 2014 - 16:00
Higgins marvels at change in Ethiopia’s Tigray provinceFamine in area in 1980s was partly responsible for Live Aid concerts being organisedFri Nov 07 2014 - 16:55
Higgins and African Union agree culture no cover for rights abusePresident’s Addis Ababa address hailed as thought provoking and insightfulThu Nov 06 2014 - 19:08
President Michael D Higgins calls for action over refugee crisis in EthiopiaHiggins praised heroic work of Irish NGOs in the regionWed Nov 05 2014 - 01:00
Ethiopian Airlines to connect Dubin and Addis AbabaHiggins raises human rights with Ethiopian presidentTue Nov 04 2014 - 01:00
President Higgins begins his visit to EthiopiaHiggins says countries least capable of dealing with ebola should be assistedMon Nov 03 2014 - 01:00
President Higgins begins major African trip‘We now face a turning point in the relationship between Ireland and Africa’Sat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00
Bruton opens up differences with Kenny on 1916Use of violence in Rising did not meet a criterion for just war, says former taoiseachSat Nov 01 2014 - 01:00
Death of former Irish Times managing director Louis O’NeillCourageous executive ‘steered business through some of its most difficult years’Fri Oct 31 2014 - 19:58
The diaspora ‘one of Ireland’s strengths’, President saysMichael D Higgins presents distinguished service awards for Irish abroad at the ÁrasThu Oct 30 2014 - 19:00
Review of orders’ practices on child protection publishedInconsistencies revealed in support for those alleging clerical child sex abuseThu Oct 23 2014 - 18:46
Church of Ireland primate asks politicians North and South ‘what is their vision’?‘People want to see hope, they want to believe’Tue Oct 21 2014 - 22:46
Analysis: Synod document not a setback for Pope FrancisConcluding Relatio Synodi document is part of a longer, three-year journeyMon Oct 20 2014 - 15:07
Priest in house dispute with lover to take time away, says bishopFr Gabriel Rosbotham took Hugh Crawford to court over Co Donegal house they sharedSun Oct 19 2014 - 11:00
Synod ‘Relatio’ document on gay people lost in translationGlen hopes today’s final document will ‘reflect the reality’Sat Oct 18 2014 - 07:27
Change comes dropping slow at church synod on the familyOpinion: Nothing suggests Pope Francis will attempt to change church teaching. What he may do is alter practicesTue Oct 14 2014 - 18:38
Catholic Church in Ireland ‘moving from more rigorous tradition’Archbishop Diarmuid Martin represents Irish Episcopal Conference at synod in RomeSat Oct 11 2014 - 19:18
Bishops discuss ‘journey’ to bring divorced back to faithSynod adresses issue of the effects of broken marriages on childrenSat Oct 11 2014 - 01:00
Signs of discord at synod on familyCardinal points out pope does not have authority on his own to change Church teachingFri Oct 10 2014 - 11:34
Church must listen to married couples, Martin tells synodMany ‘hardly recognise’ own life in Catholic ideal, archbishop saysTue Oct 07 2014 - 15:46
Pope Francis: ‘He seems to be walking the walk. He appears to be listening’Christians, people of other faiths and none, give their views on Pope FrancisTue Oct 07 2014 - 01:00
Catholic synod told many Church marriages ‘may be invalid’Address to bishops in Rome lays down practical ways to deal with marriage breakdownMon Oct 06 2014 - 23:03
Free-up institutional abuse fund to help asylum seekers, says bishopBishop McAreavey describes direct provision system as ‘hugely oppressive and stressful’ for migrantsMon Oct 06 2014 - 11:28
‘The world has fallen in love with Pope Francis, but we should be cautious’As bishops gather in Rome for the synod, prominent Irish Catholics offer their views on the papacyMon Oct 06 2014 - 09:06
Pope launches synod with warning to ‘evil pastors’Synod is considered one of the most significant events of this papacyMon Oct 06 2014 - 01:01
Irish Catholics and the ‘Francis effect’What do Mass-goers in Ireland think of Pope Francis, the man who has won over so many both inside and outside the church?Sat Oct 04 2014 - 01:00
No-fault divorced Catholics in difficult situation on Communion, says ArchbishopMarried couples ‘a theological source’ for ChurchFri Oct 03 2014 - 15:47
Priest named as first Catholic chair of Council of ChurchesFr Mc Neice first Roman Catholic priest to hold position in 50 yr history of councilFri Oct 03 2014 - 15:40
Pluralist Ireland can only happen through ‘dialogue and respect’Elements in society ‘allergic’ to mention of faith in schools’ system - ArchbishopThu Oct 02 2014 - 21:07
Direct provision a denial of family life, say bishopsThere’s a tolerance of it and it’s not a tolerable situation, John McAreavey saysThu Oct 02 2014 - 14:06
Increase in number of young sex offenders attending treatmentOne in Four says almost a quarter of all offenders in its programme are aged 18-25Wed Oct 01 2014 - 01:02
Lambeth Conference 2018 cancelled in ongoing gay clergy issueOver a third of Anglican dioceses worldwide boycotted 2008 Conference on same issueTue Sept 30 2014 - 20:44
First synod in over 70 years planned for LimerickThree-day meeting to include 400 delegates from all strands of diocesan lifeTue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00
