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Bishops seek protection of asylum-seekers

Statement marks International Human Rights Day with a call to protect the human rights of those living in poverty, asylum seekers and the trafficked.

2014.12.10.

Pope notes role women can play in theology

Pontiff invites International Theological Commission “to draw greater profit from this specific contribution of women to the understanding of the faith.”

2014.12.06.

World Aids Day highlights lack of medication for poor

“We need to stamp out the stigma that still exists around HIV" - Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke.

2014.12.02.

1,000 Religious open Year of Consecrated Life

“Religious life is only authentic when it is marked by humility” - Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

2014.12.01.

Pope urges Muslims to take a stand on terrorism

Ecumenical Patriarch and Pope's joint declaration condemns global indifference to ISIS persecution of Christians.

2014.12.01.

Pope underlines Turkey’s vital peace role

Muslim, Jews and Christians must enjoy same rights and respect the same duties so they see each other as brothers and sisters.

2014.11.29.

President of CatholicTV talks faith and media

Fr Robert Reed is the CEO of a major Catholic television network in the US. He has just published his first book. He talks about the saints, priesthood, renewal and 'Renewed'.

2014.11.26.

Primate launches online calendar for Advent

New features incorporated into the calendar include a ‘Thought for Today’ voiced by contributors including members of the hierarchy.

2014.11.26.

New priest ordained for Cork and Ross

Ordination of Fr Marius O'Reilly on Sunday is the second for the diocese this year.

2014.11.25.

Bishop Kieran O’Reilly to lead Cashel & Emly

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA as Archbishop of Cashel & Emly following the resignation of Archbishop Dermot Clifford on grounds of age.

2014.11.22.

Bishop welcomes Obama’s move on undocumented

Undocumented’s family life in the US often curtailed by daily stress and constant fear of arrest and deportation.

2014.11.22.

Papal blessing to be transmitted via radio Mass

"In effect, it is the same as if Pope Francis himself said the Mass and gave the blessing”.

2014.11.20.

MSC to host ‘Light up a Memory’ Mass in Cork

Many churches and missionary societies offer the faithful an opportunity to remember their deceased loved ones on the 'altar list of the dead' in November.

2014.11.19.

Vatican really upset my health: Fr Brian Darcy

Inability to cope with the stress of church censure "gave me cancer”.

2014.11.18.

Trócaire mustn’t become secularised in its ethos

Motivation must be the spread of the Kingdom of God through the building up of human solidarity and a more just world: Bishop McKeown

2014.11.15.

‘A time of opportunity for religious broadcasting’

President of CatholicTV in the US talks about the media, his debut book and his favourite saints.

2014.11.14.

Pope orders showers for homeless at St Peter’s

Provision of washing facilities for the homeless sleeping rough near Vatican.

2014.11.14.

First Irish shrine to ‘Our Lady Un-doer of Knots’

Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, to concelebrate Mass in Corpus Christi Church in Moyross with Bishop Brendan Leahy.

2014.11.13.

New commission to speed up abuse appeals

New college is aimed at tackling the backlog of appeals by accused clerics.

2014.11.12.

New Irish ambassador meets Pope Francis

Ambassador Madigan looking forward to exploring areas of common interest with the Holy See such as freedom of religion.

2014.11.12.

Irish Jesuit declared Venerable by Pope Francis

Church recognises heroic virtues of Fr John Sullivan.

2014.11.11.

Vatican confirms Cardinal Burke’s demotion

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

2014.11.09.

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.

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.

‘Back safely with my son again’ says Irish pilgrim

Mother of slain Irish teen describes how touching the hand of Pope Francis, she felt connected with St John Paul and her son.

2014.11.01.

Papal visit to Turkey will benefit ecumenical ties

Ecumenical Patriarch says restoration of Christian unity “cannot happen overnight” but Catholic and Orthodox leaders are working to strengthen ties.

2014.11.01.

The devil exists and we must fight him: Pope

Catholic theology has not changed though existence of the devil has been downplayed says Irish bishop.

2014.10.31.

Big Bang compatible with divine Creator: Pope

"God created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that He gave to each one so they would reach fulfilment.”

2014.10.30.

Throw-away culture undermines marriage: Pope

"Marriage should not be seen just as a social rite" Pontiff tells members of Schoenstatt movement.

2014.10.27.

“Cut off arms to Isis as first step to peace in Syria”

Religious who lived in Syria speaks of plight of Christians and the need to cut off arms supply to extremists and establish all-party talks.

2014.10.26.
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