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Church leaders to take part in joint RTE broadcast

Religious service will mark the commencement of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

2015.01.16.

Marist Mission Ranong thanks Misean Cara

Marist Education and Community Centre provides kindergarten, secondary level education, and child support programmes for Burmese migrant children.

2015.01.15.

Pope Francis canonises Sri Lanka’s first saint

St Vaz Pope Francis said, “shows us the importance of transcending religious divisions in the service of peace."

2015.01.15.

Social Justice Ireland calls for Universal State Pension

In 1994, 5.9% of people age 65 or older were ‘at risk’ of poverty. This currently stands at 9.7% of people in this age group.

2015.01.15.

Events in Paris last week shocked us: Archbishop

"It was an attack on a city, on a nation, on a culture, and on democracy."

2015.01.14.

Parents influence their children’s drinking: study

Kanturk students scoop BT Young Scientist & Technology award for research into alcohol consumption.

2015.01.14.

Process of healing needs to include truth: Pope

Pontiff calls on Sri Lankans “to accept one another, to respect legitimate diversities, and learn to live as one family.”

2015.01.14.

New ‘Samuel’ vocations group starts in Cork

New programme will compliment the existing Irish vocations programme ‘ExploreAway’ which some people are not ready for.

2015.01.13.

President to attend Mass in solidarity with France

Religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and French community to attend Mass in Pro Cathedral in Dublin.

2015.01.13.

Pope begins his visit to Sri Lanka and Philippines

The first stop on his two-nation journey is Sri Lanka where it is hoped the Pope’s visit will help spur reconciliation efforts after the country's 30-year civil war.

2015.01.13.

Exclusion of pro-life views from NI debate criticised

Primate warns the Church will mount a “robust defence” of the right to life of mothers and unborn babies diagnosed with fatal foetal abnormalities.

2015.01.12.

Up to 2000 feared dead in Boko Haram attack

Amnesty International warns that Boko Haram has deliberately targeted civilians through raids and bomb attacks, both of which have been increasing in frequency and severity.

2015.01.12.

Raheny parish to launch ‘Ardilaun Music Project’

Church of Ireland parish of All Saints to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Arthur Edward Guinness.

2015.01.12.

Vatican ruling moves Romero’s cause forward

Panel of theologians say Archbishop was killed “in hatred of the faith” paving the way for his recognition as a martyr.

2015.01.11.

Irish archbishop appointed Nuncio to Haiti

Priest of the diocese of Killaloe, Archbishop Eugene Nugent, has been serving as apostolic nuncio to Madagascar, the Commorros and Mauritius.

2015.01.11.

St Munchin’s reopens after €8m revamp

Bishop Brendan Leahy pays tribute to Limerick school's contribution since 1796.

2015.01.11.

Paris shootings rekindle debate on blasphemy law

Freedom of expression has its limits says Irish Moslem scholar.

2015.01.10.

Pro life group seeks ‘intervenor’ status in NI case

"We will be glad to be there to represent the unborn," says Director of Precious Life.

2015.01.10.

GAA football hero ministers to the Word

For 15 years, Dublin All-Ireland football hero, Alan Larkin, has been organising the rosters for the Ministers of the Word in Beaumont Hospital and in his own parish.

2015.01.10.

Redouble efforts to build fraternity: Church leaders

In wake of slaying of journalists at Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, Pope Francis, French Imams and Church leaders appeal for solidarity with victims and growth in fraternity.

2015.01.09.

Angelina Jolie meets Pope after Unbroken screening

Vatican spokesman praises biopic of Louis Zamperini for showing “positive human and spiritual values, in particular forgiveness.”

2015.01.09.

Eyewitness report from Zomba diocese in Malawi

"We have been helped enormously by our brothers and sisters in Ireland and other countries and this sustains us mentally, spiritually and financially.”

2015.01.09.

Bishop Nulty asks for prayers for Athy crash victims

“It is a dark day for the people of Carlow, Rathcoole and Athy and there is very little any of us can say at this time to comfort those bereaved by this tragedy."

2015.01.08.

First ever European Year for Development

“‘Development’ is not just about overseas aid. It is not about ‘what we give’ but about ‘how we live’."

2015.01.08.

Rome rejects dismissal appeal by ex priest over abuse

Vatican upholds decision of Irish canonical court to dismiss ex Cloyne priest from clerical ministry over child sexual abuse.

2015.01.08.

More aid pledged by Irish Govt to fight Ebola

Approximately 5 million people in Sierra Leone will benefit from new programme.

2015.01.07.

Primate open to idea of a national synod

The Church in Ireland is on a “journey inwards and a journey outwards” which “may in time lead to a national synod”: Archbishop Eamon Martin.

2015.01.07.

Jesuits help BBC’s Father Brown get it right

Farm Street Jesuit invited to vet the scripts and attend recordings of TV series based on the character created by GK Chesterton.

2015.01.07.

Irish bishops to visit Christian communities in Gaza

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly of Cashel & Emly and Bishop Raymond Browne of Kerry will join the bishops of the Holy Land Co-ordination in solidarity visit.

2015.01.06.

Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas

45,000 people said they were Orthodox Christians in the last census in Ireland (2011), up from 250 in the 1990s.

2015.01.06.
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