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Pope calls for end to ‘culture of rejection’ towards young unemployed

Work and earning a living brings personal dignity Pontiff highlights.

2013.07.24.

SVP chides Government over child benefit cut

Benefit cuts could result in lower educational completion rates for children from lower income families

2013.07.24.

Parentline calls for greater level of filtering to block internet porn

Call for protections similar to those proposed by UK Government.

2013.07.24.

UK abortion death raises major questions PLC warn

Death of an Irish resident just hours after she underwent abortion at London clinic.

2013.07.23.

Hopes for breakthrough in Stations of the Cross robbery

Sighting of a couple at Co Galway church on the day the six paintings were stolen.

2013.07.23.

Weeklong festival marks Year of Faith at Croagh Patrick

For the first time this year Reek Week to be awarded to those who complete mountain climb.

2013.07.23.

New Bishop expresses solidarity with those hurt by difficult economic times

Bishop Ray Browne warns it is by no means certain that good times will soon return.

2013.07.22.

Mercy Sisters respond to Magdalene fund criticisms

Congregation says Government knew that they would not be contributing financially to compensation scheme.

2013.07.22.

Another Lourdes miracle recognised

Cured Italian woman now leads completely normal life.

2013.07.22.

President Higgins attends Iona service commemorating St Columba

Service at mediaeval abbey recalls 1,450th anniversary of St Columba's arrival on the island.

2013.07.21.

Young Irish pilgrims arrive in Rio today for WYD

273 liturgical events planned as part of the largest faith festival in the world.

2013.07.21.

Catholic Church in Harryville to be demolished

Leaking roof and structural problems make cost of repair prohibitive.

2013.07.21.

Enda Kenny says he is still a Catholic

Taoiseach's faith has not been damaged by the passing of the abortion legislation.

2013.07.20.

Former Magdalenes call for Mass boycott

Group representing former residents seeks gesture of solidarity over congregations refusal to contribute to compensation fund.

2013.07.20.

Preparations underway for episcopal ordination in Kerry

Bishop Bill Murphy prepares to pass the baton to Bishop-elect Ray Browne.

2013.07.20.

Poll shows continued support for overseas aid

Seventy-seven percent support investment "even in an economic down-turn."

2013.07.19.

UK bishops disappointed at legalisation of gay marriage

Archbishops Nichols and Smith warn legislation is “a watershed” which heralds "profound social change.”

2013.07.19.

Bishop McKeown selected as bishop catechist for WYD

Over 250 bishops will provide catechetical sessions for WYD pilgrims.

2013.07.19.

New Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois announced

Primate pays tribute to outgoing leader of the diocese.

2013.07.18.

@pontifex followers offered indulgence for WYD2013

Pontiff issues decree on indulgences and social media.

2013.07.18.

Taoiseach increases pressure on Magdalene congregations

Minister rules out stripping four religious orders of their charitable status.

2013.07.18.

CofI Primate dismayed by Belfast violence and disorder

Abusing or endangering the lives of PSNI officers "wholly unacceptable".

2013.07.17.

“Care for Life – it’s worth it” urges Pope Francis

Pontiff sends message of support for human life to Catholics in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

2013.07.17.

St Colman’s choir to sing for Pope Francis

Mass will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Cappella Giulia.

2013.07.17.

New SVP campaign demands an end to austerity budgets

"Sneaky" changes to entitlements and delays in processing claims are adding to the burden of struggling families.

2013.07.16.

Creating a culture of vocation ‘essential’ says vocations director

Irish delegates attend major European Vocations Service conference in Rome.

2013.07.16.

Bishop among Irish pilgrims headed for WYD Rio2013

Bishop says World Youth Day will provide young with an opportunity to see the the work of Irish missionaries.

2013.07.16.

Archbishop says state must expedite safeguarding norms

Tribute paid to those working in the Church’s child protection services for the “huge progress” made in safeguarding in recent years.

2013.07.15.

Inaugural pilgrim walk concludes today

Pilgrims from Australia, America, Denmark, the UK and from all over Ireland take part in Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage or Slí Bhríde.

2013.07.15.
2013.07.15.
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