No carol singing by congregations in churches this Christmas

Shouting, chanting and raising of voices increase risk of viral airborne transmission

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Not meaning to crib but . . . timing of most nativity scenes is off

Christmas cribs overcrowded, with several characters arriving too early, says bishop

At Christmas time the return of an adult child can be stressful as well as joyful

People who travel back into their own past may come among us as strangers

Former Green Party leader Trevor Sargent ordained a priest

Cleric will make tackling homelessness and climate change ‘key issues’ in his service

Republic's secularisation brings Protestant and Catholic churches closer

Anxiety at ‘spiritual malaise in that country and a determination to deny God’s word’

Bishop says Yes vote on abortion presents ‘exhilarating challenge’

Michael Burrows says repeal of Eighth shows Irish society ‘dislikes hypocrisy’

Mosque scheme in Kilkenny heading way of planning board

Contentious two-storey religious and cultural centre meets stiff opposition from locals

Church of Ireland bishop says he will vote to repeal Eighth Amendment

Amendment ‘incorrigibly flawed’, Bishop of Cashel Michael Burrows says

Abortion should be dealt with by legislation, says Church of Ireland

General Synod hears Constitution is ‘not best place to deal with complex moral matter’

Citizens’ Assembly hears of Catholic Bishop’s ‘shame’ over Tuam babies

Church asked how it could justify stance on abortion given its past track record

Church of Ireland notes

Presbyterian Church urges No in marriage equality referendum

Presbyterian Church joins Catholic Church in call for faithful to vote No

Doing the Stations of the Cross by rail

Unique Good Friday event in south-east sees railway enthusiast bishop take to the tracks