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Former Taoiseach and Nuncio launch new facility

Fundraising campaign aims to cover cost of new retirement home for returned Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

2014.08.31.

Pope meets with Gaza parish priest

"Everyone is thanking God that a durable ceasefire agreement has been reached."

2014.08.31.

Catholic legislators play vital role: Cardinal Parolin

“As shapers of policy your role is ... to be ‘a leaven in the world’ in favour of the family, local community and your respective nations."

2014.08.31.

Two FG TDs seeking new abortion referendum

"The only way forward that I can see is to take [article 40.3.3] out of the Constitution altogether”: Olivia Mitchell.

2014.08.30.

Catholic paper declines ad for Mary McAleese talk

Australian catholic newspaper accuses former head of state of having an "agenda" over her views on women's ordination and homosexuality.

2014.08.30.

Legion of Christ leader retracts ‘awful’ statement

Parallel drawn between Mary Magdalene and disgraced founder Marcial Maciel.

2014.08.30.

Parishes urged to support ‘Walk to Church’ initiative

“I hope the initiative might focus prayers and generosity on displaced Christians and the persecuted minorities of Iraq and the Middle East.”

2014.08.29.

Lough Derg appeals for greater pilgrim support

Numbers participating in three-day retreats down, but numbers attending one-day retreats up 16 percent.

2014.08.29.

Chinese pastor faces jail over demolition protest

Ongoing crackdown targets China's rapidly growing Christian community and its churches.

2014.08.29.

Franciscan formation goes international

During novitiate in the US, candidates will be given an intense experience of Franciscan life.

2014.08.28.

Indian state considers ban on communion wine

Hindu group demands government cancels licenses to produce Mass wine.

2014.08.28.

Call to divest Vatican Bank of fossil fuel investments

Global climate campaign 350.org petitions Pope Francis.

2014.08.28.

Renewal is not merely about restructuring: Bishop

Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry leads 50th anniversary celebrations at Our Lady, Star of the Sea church in Desertegney.

2014.08.27.

Archbishop urges participation in Rosary initiative

Rosary Sunday (5 October) coincides with the ‘Day for Life 2014’ and the 60th anniversary of the Rosary Rally.

2014.08.27.

Vatican urges UN to act on Iraqi persecution

Chaldean Catholic bishop calls for establishment of an international force to combat advance of Islamic State.

2014.08.27.

Pope pays tribute to Albert Reynolds’ peace efforts

Pontiff recalls "with gratitude" late Taoiseach’s efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland.

2014.08.26.

SVP welcomes President’s ethics initiative

Dialogue with social, economic, education, culture, spiritual groupings sought on a shared vision for Irish society.

2014.08.26.

Pope Emeritus celebrates Mass for Schuelerkreis

Annual gathering of former theology students took place from 21 to 24 August to discuss the theology of the Cross.

2014.08.26.

14 new seminarians begin studies for priesthood

Cohort of new students at Maynooth includes one missionary priest.

2014.08.25.

Evicted families get new land in Guatemala

Trócaire assisting 700 farming families evicted in March 2011 in the Polochic Valley.

2014.08.25.

Pope prays in solidarity with suffering Ukrainians

Primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church warns of religious discrimination in annexed Crimea and the eastern war zone.

2014.08.25.

IFPA has questions to answer: Life Institute

HSE inquiry must include "a thorough and transparent investigation into the involvement of the Irish Family Planning Association."

2014.08.24.

Priest pays tribute to former Taoiseach’s memory

Removal of Albert Reynolds on Saturday evening to the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook, Dublin.

2014.08.24.

Pope sends message to Rimini faith meeting

Theme of this year’s Meeting for Friendship among Peoples: ‘To the Ends of the Earth and of Existence. Destiny Has Not Left Man Alone.’

2014.08.24.

Little One fund launched at Equal Care vigil

“Strong undercurrent of public revulsion at way pro-choice groups sought to deny the humanity of the baby,” Caroline Simons tells vigil.

2014.08.23.

No plans to remove Bibles from ROI Travelodge

Travelodge UK becomes first major chain to remove bibles from bedrooms for reasons of "diversity".

2014.08.23.

Pope consoles family of slain US journalist

It is "licit to stop unjust aggressor" Pope tells journalists when asked about Iraq.

2014.08.23.

Rally in solidarity with baby Hope and his mother

Pro life vigils take place in Dublin today and Saturday to highlight "equal care" due to mother and baby.

2014.08.22.

Church leaders pay tribute to Albert Reynolds

His “courage and initiative and, above all, his openness to dialogue laid the foundations for the peace which we enjoy today”.

2014.08.22.

Pope focuses on slavery for World Day of Peace

This social plague remains all too real in today’s world Pontiff warns.

2014.08.22.
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