In a Word ... Perfidious
A strain of English exceptionalism is enough to make any Irish person’s blood run green
A strain of English exceptionalism is enough to make any Irish person’s blood run green
Newcomer Ruairi Ó Murchú feels the ground is good to retain Gerry Adams’s seat and hold the second in this five-seater bellwether
Asian woman’s remains were discovered in a suitcase in Rimini Harbour on Saturday
Xiang Lei Li disappeared during a 10-day Mediterranean cruise with her family
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and Italian referendum result also discussed
Noonan says developments in Italy pose no contagion risks to Irish banking system
Radio Review: ‘Newstalk Breakfast’, ‘Newstalk Drive’ and ‘Liveline’
Bereaved fought to have latest funeral service, for 37 dead, held in their own town
Among caskets in gym were those holding remains of five-month-old and 93-year-old
Paddy Agnew: Villagers in tiny mountain communities left distraught
Sniffer dogs have tough time as noses become clogged with dust amid rescue efforts
Italy earthquake, plans to scrap USC, Farage supports Trump and deaths on UK beach
World Youth Day showcases the other side of catholicism and religous life
Even if Irish College in Rome is serious study centre, Eternal City can provide myriad distractions
PD candidates may lose second-round vote in Rome, Milan and Naples
Monsignor who was central to social media strategy is also made secretary of Council for Culture
Vatican spokesman denies the story, saying it is ‘unfounded’ and ‘irresponsible’
Primate of All Ireland welcomes debate on pastoral approach
Prelates write to pope expressing concern on liberal declarations emerging at gathering
Agreement reached on voluntary basis, suggesting that some countries may not take part in the process
European agreement ‘disappointing’, says former EU commissioner and Attorney General
Computer giant faces major investigation by authorities in Milan
Court allows woman to use frozen embryos fertilised by her late husband 19 years ago
Irish commission member has ‘very different’ view to Pope Francis on smacking children
It is rare to walk up Via del Seminario and encounter dulcet Belfast tones
Matarella is a seasoned politician, a staunch constitutionalist and the first Sicilian to hold office
It’s believed Pope Francis was once a nifty mover on the Tango dance floor
Stress tests identify Italy as having the biggest capital hole in the euro zone’s banking system
Language toned down to ‘providing for’ homosexuals in new version of controversial ‘relatio’
Francis’ historic visit to the Holy Land last May was marked by symbolic moments of prayer
Xenophobia isn’t far below the surface in a country that has limited structures to deal with migrants
Pontiff to pay homage to martyrs of Christian, Orthodox and Muslim faiths
Profound differences exist between Luca De Montezemolo and the Fiat chief executive
Francis calls for ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to sex abuse within the Catholic Church
Million-strong crowd expected at canonisation of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
Jakelin Lisbona says Francis rang her on Easter Monday in reply to her letter
State auctioneer told Italian worker in 1970s two paintings he liked were ‘just rubbish’
Submission was so inaccurate, Alan Shatter wrote to Rome seeking clarification
Settling in for a long wait for a new pope was interrupted – by the election of Francis
Speculation rife that former prime minister is to wed ex-TV starlet Francesca Pascale
PM raises hackles by addressing parliamentarians with one hand in his pocket
Study finds majority opposed to gay marriage and female ordinations
Senior Vatican figure says move marks ‘end of painful period in Irish-Holy See relations
From the moment of the pope’s election, in March, there has been the sense that something remarkable has happened. But can Pope Francis implement his bold vision?
Editor Kevin O’Sullivan casts his eye back over the highlights of an eventful 12 months in his editorial review of 2013
The death of the war criminal Erich Priebke has reopened deep wounds and made many ask how much help he got to evade capture
Pontiff to do his ‘best’ to change church, describing Holy See as often too ‘Vatican-centred’
Pontiff would like to see ‘real, effective change’
Ireland’s World Cup failure had more to do with poor quality of squad, claim newspapers
Archimedes is known for his bathtime genius. A new exhibition fills in many more of the details
In a country with no dole, 89 per cent of 18-24 year olds rely on their parents
President Napolitano appoints two committees of “wise men”
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices