Irish bishops in Rome for Vatican meetings The country's Catholic bishops have been celebrating mass together in Rome's Irish College ahead of ten days of meetings with Vatican authorities. News • 15 Jan 17
Pope reaffirms Catholic opposition to gay marriage Pope Francis today reaffirmed Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opened a three-week gathering of bishops from around the world but said the Church … News • 04 Oct 15
Minister pledges more emergency accommodation Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has made a commitment that by Christmas there will be emergency accommodation available for anyone who wants it. News • 05 Dec 14
Church of England to allow female bishops The Church of England has voted to allow its first ever female bishops, after half a century of division over the role of women. News • 14 Jul 14
Bishops issue warning ahead of St Patrick's Day The Catholic Bishops' Drugs Initiative has warned St Patrick's Day revellers that starting to drink alcohol before the age of 15 makes you four times … News • 14 Mar 14
Bishops warned not to reform faster than Pope The Vatican has warned bishops not to reform faster than Pope Francis. News • 08 Oct 13
Catholic bishops respond to abortion report Ireland’s Catholic bishops have criticised the failure of the Government to ask the Expert Group on Abortion to consider the option of holding a referendum … News • 06 Dec 12
Withholding information on abuse to be a crime The Government has published legislation that would make it a crime to withhold information from gardaí about sexual offences against children and vulnerable adults. News • 26 Apr 12
