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Archbishop Eamon Martin said the importance of intergenerational partnership and dialogue on the island 'came home' to him last October

Much work needed for shared vision of Ireland - Martin

Much work is required in exploring and building a unity of hearts and minds towards a shared vision for the future on the island of Ireland, according to the Catholic Primate of All Ireland.

Ireland • 01 Jan 22

RTE apologised to those who were offended by the segment

RTÉ apologises after complaints over NYE sketch

RTÉ has apologised after a number of people complained over a Waterford Whispers sketch segment in the New Year's Eve countdown programme, which was broadcast on RTÉ One television.

Ireland • 02 Jan 21

Archbishop Eamon Martin said Easter mass at an empty Newry Cathedral

Martin taken with virtual demand for spiritual comfort

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says so many people are watching mass services online that webcams in churches across Ireland are crashing because of the demand.

Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20

Pope Francis pictured at last year's closing mass of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region

Archbishop 'understands' Amazon decision reaction

The Archbishop of Armagh has said he understands that there was some "disappointment" that the Pope has not responded to the proposal of married men becoming priests in the Amazon region.

Ireland • 13 Feb 20

Eamon Martin was speaking during a prayer service at the papal cross outside Drogheda

Martin calls on politicians to prevent abortion in NI

Archbishop Eamon Martin has called for politicians to return to Stormont to prevent the introduction of legislation that will legalise abortion in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 29 Sep 19

Eamon Martin delivered his remarks at the Kennedy Summer School

Ireland and UK face period of 'dangerous uncertainty'

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has warned that Ireland and Britain are going through a period of dangerous political, social and economic uncertainty, while also cautioning against aggressive secularism.

Ireland • 05 Sep 19

Archbishop Martin's appointment to Dromore is pending the pope's appointment of a new bishop

Martin appointed as Apostolic Administrator for Dromore

In a move unprecedented in modern Irish Catholic Church history, Pope Francis has appointed the Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, as Apostolic Administrator of the neighbouring diocese of Dromore.

Ireland • 15 Apr 19

Dr Martin said the church ostracised, stigmatised and isolated unwed mothers

Irish Catholic church leader says Tuam find 'appalling'

Catholic Primate of Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said the findings at the site of the Tuam mother and baby home "allows us to peer into the past" and it is a past that many in the church are ashamed of.

News • 09 Mar 17

In a pastoral letter from Rome Eamon Martin asked for prayers for refugees and humanitarian workers

Archbishop calls for cohesive plan for refugees

The Catholic Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said there is a pressing need for prompt and politically-led strategic action that weds together a cohesive plan to welcome, integrate and sustainably resource refugees arriving here.

News • 25 Oct 15

Archbishop Eamon Martin said the church is still awaiting publication of legislation giving effect to the Yes vote

Church wants to continue solemnising weddings

Leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that as far as he can see, the church would like to continue performing the civil side of solemnising weddings, despite the outcome of the marriage referendum.

News • 11 Jun 15

In his homily Archbishop Martin said some families are living a long Good Friday

Fresh appeal for information on 'Disappeared'

The Catholic Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh has made a new appeal for information to help find the remains of six people known as "The Disappeared".

News • 30 Mar 15

Archbishop Eamon Martin said he encouraged all those who support a culture of life to respond

Archbishop claims NI pro-life views excluded

Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that Stormont has excluded pro-life arguments in its consultation on abortion law changes.

News • 11 Jan 15

Cardinal Brady resigned from his position on age grounds

Cardinal Brady apologises and asks for forgiveness

Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, has apologised and asked for forgiveness as his retirement was confirmed by the Vatican.

News • 08 Sep 14

Coadjutor Archbishop Éamon Martin called for examination of inequalities in the educational system

Eamon Martin calls for more education equality

The leader-in-waiting of the Catholic Church in Ireland has said it is unfair that some schools are left to shoulder responsibility for the country's most socially deprived and educationally disadvantaged children.

News • 21 Feb 14