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Unions condemn sex workers’ exploitation

Globally trafficking for sexual exploitation puts $99 billion into the pockets of criminals each year.

2014.11.11.

Mass for Association of Papal Orders in Ireland

Archbishop of Tuam tells Knights and Dames that the Church in Ireland today finds itself “at a rather bewildering crossroads”.

2014.11.11.

Irish Jesuit declared Venerable by Pope Francis

Church recognises heroic virtues of Fr John Sullivan.

2014.11.11.

Reflect on place of consecrated life Bishop urges

Bishop Denis Nulty pays tribute to the Poor Clares in Graiguecullen, Co Carlow as the community elects a new Abbess.

2014.11.10.

Silverstream Benedictines celebrate ordination

Order was established in Co Meath in 2009 and is seeking funding to allow it to cater for new recruits.

2014.11.10.

St Francis’ manuscripts bound for UN

One of the highlights of the exhibition is Manuscript 338 containing the ‘Canticle of the Sun’.

2014.11.10.

English priest appointed Vatican foreign minister

Liverpudlian Archbishop Paul Gallagher succeeds Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, who will take over from Cardinal Raymond Burke at the Vatican’s Signatura.

2014.11.09.

Vatican confirms Cardinal Burke’s demotion

Critic of Pope Francis given ceremonial role as Patron of the Order of Malta.

2014.11.09.

Go-ahead for Blessed Dom Marmion’s church

An Bord Pleanala rejects appeal enabling major facelift to proceed.

2014.11.09.

Historian revises Boys Town founder’s role

Mary Rafferty was mistaken in saying Fr Edward Flanagan had ‘blown the whistle’ on Irish industrial schools.

2014.11.08.

Cardinal shocked by killing of couple in Pakistan

Lawyer for Shahzad and Shama Masih says young couple were beaten by an angry Muslim mob on Tuesday and then burned alive.

2014.11.08.

Remembrance service to be broadcast on RTE TV

Service marks the Armistice between the Allies and the Germans in 1918 and those who lost their lives in that conflict and any other conflict.

2014.11.08.

Welcome for new Charities Regulatory Authority

Archbishop says having clear norms and common reporting standards which act as benchmarks will be of great help to entire charity sector.

2014.11.07.

Fair City star launches new Alzheimer Café

Support group combines information and an opportunity to socialise in an informal environment.

2014.11.07.

98-year-old priest links Columbans to founder

Fr Dan Fitzgerald, who will celebrate the 75th anniversary of his ordination in December, served six years in China with Bishop Edward Galvin.

2014.11.07.

Liberalising prostitution isn’t the solution

Speaking at the launch of Ruhama's annual report, Senator Bacik says criminalising the purchaser has resulted in a reduction in prostitution and trafficking in Sweden.

2014.11.06.

President Higgins makes Ebola plea in Ethiopia

On behalf of the Irish people, President pays tribute to the “courageous” health workers, doctors and nurses, battling to contain the virus.

2014.11.06.

Climate change could cause 250,000 deaths

Climate change, Trócaire director warns, is the single biggest threat to humanity but the political system has refused to address it.

2014.11.06.

Archbishop Martin hits back at critics of Pope

A longing for certainties may spring from personal uncertainty rather than strong faith Primate suggests.

2014.11.05.

Nightfever gets young people praying

A non-confrontational outreach to young people out on a Friday or Saturday night in pubs, clubs or cinemas.

2014.11.05.

Prince highlights lack of religious freedom

New report reveals worrying concerns for people of faith in 116 of the world’s 196 countries.

2014.11.05.

Priest appeals for help to save teaching post

Moyross school seeks financial assistance to pay for teaching post after Department of Education pulls plug on funding.

2014.11.04.

Call for embryonic stem cell research criticised

Adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells continue to produce “astounding clinical results” and present no ethical dilemmas for scientists - PLC.

2014.11.04.

Bishop warns against attending SSPX services

Advice from secretary of Pope Francis’ advisory council of nine cardinals to stay away from traditionalist group incurs wrath of SSPX.

2014.11.04.

Tánaiste opens major exhibition on Fr Browne

Papal Nuncio among guests honouring the most outstanding Irish photographic artist and photojournalist of the twentieth century.

2014.11.03.

Roy Keane says faith means a lot to him

Cork-born legend says "the man upstairs looks after me" in his recent autobiography ‘The Second Half’.

2014.11.03.

Pope calls for prayers for forgotten souls

Pontiff marks Feast of All Souls and hails “the anonymous who rest in common graves as unknown saints”.

2014.11.03.

Movement supporting marriage “affirmed” by synod

Final Synod document's emphasis on the importance of accompanying couples, especially in early years of marriage, praised by Marriage Encounter.

2014.11.02.

Bishop Nulty remembers dead in November

Kildare & Leighlin to produce a definitive set of norms and guidelines on best practice for funeral liturgies by November 2015.

2014.11.02.

Franciscans hope new book will prove a bestseller

‘The Simplest Prayer’ includes practical advice on meditation and simple reflections for times of anxiety, weak faith, troubled conscience and letting go.

2014.11.02.
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