Foster turns down invitation to attend pope's speech DUP leader Arlene Foster will not be attending the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland. Pope Francis In Ireland • 22 Aug 18
Survivors say Vatican statement on abuse 'falls short' Abuse survivor Marie Collins has said that a statement by the Vatican on child abuse goes further than similar statements in the past, but still … Vatican • 17 Aug 18
Vatican expresses 'shame and sorrow' over sexual abuse The Vatican has expressed "shame and sorrow" for sexual abuse by clergy, in its first response to a report by a US grand jury. Catholic Church • 17 Aug 18
How to follow the pope's visit to Ireland There will be comprehensive live coverage, analysis and discussion of the pope's visit across RTÉ; online and on television and radio. Pope Francis In Ireland • 23 Aug 18
At a glance: How to get to the Phoenix Park mass There will be major traffic restrictions in Dublin as people gather for a mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park. Here is a breakdown … The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Celtic symbolism to feature on papal vestments The green vestment to be worn by Pope Francis during the papal mass in Phoenix Park is adorned with a Celtic symbol to represent his … The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Chilean government asks Vatican for sex abuse documents The Chilean government has asked the Vatican to hand over documents related to accusations of sex abuse committed by clergy in Chile against children. World • 15 Aug 18
People urged to book transport for papal mass early Iarnród Éireann is urging people who are attending the papal mass in Phoenix Park on 26 August to book Intercity trains as soon as possible. The Pope in Ireland • 14 Aug 18
Portable chair proving a hit ahead of papal mass An environmentally friendly portable chair is proving a big hit for pilgrims planning to attend the papal mass in the Phoenix Park later this month. The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Taxi restrictions for Pope's Phoenix Park mass Taxis will not be allowed into the traffic exclusion zone in Dublin for the mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park on Sunday 26 … The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18
How to get from A to B while Pope Francis is in town Whether you are planning to see Pope Francis when he visits Ireland or whether you are intending to avoid the whole affair, there will be … The Pope in Ireland • 23 Aug 18
Argentina's Senate rejects bill to legalise abortion Senators in Argentina have voted against legalising abortion, dashing the hopes of women's rights groups after the bill was approved by the lower house in … Argentina • 09 Aug 18
Church's teachings on homosexuality 'evil' - McAleese Former president Mary McAleese has said that she is hopeful that the Pope will change the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality, which she described as … Mary McAleese • 07 Aug 18
Delay in issuing of tickets for Phoenix Park mass Organisers of the Closing mass of the World Meeting of Families in Phoenix Park have said that the infrastructure in Dublin cannot cater for all … The Pope in Ireland • 09 Aug 18
Australian archbishop accused of abuse cover-up resigns The Vatican has announced the resignation of the Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson, the most senior Catholic cleric to have been found guilty of concealing child … Catholic Church • 30 Jul 18
US cardinal resigns over sex abuse allegations Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a US cardinal following "credible" allegations that he abused a teenager almost 50 years ago. religion • 28 Jul 18
People urged to use public transport during Pope visit People planning to attend the mass by Pope Francis in the Phoenix Park at the end of next month are being urged to use public … The Pope in Ireland • 02 Aug 18
US cardinal calls for strict policies on sex abuse A leading Catholic cardinal and key adviser to Pope Francis has called for the Vatican to "swiftly and decisively" adopt strict policies for cases of … Catholic Church • 25 Jul 18
An Post issues stamps to commemorate Pope's visit An Post is set to issue two new stamps to mark the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) … The Pope in Ireland • 25 Jul 18
Archbishop says Pope Francis will have to address abuse The Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has said that Pope Francis will have to address the question of abuse in the Catholic Church's history when … Ireland • 21 Jul 18
Martin accepts responsibility for lack of LGBT material Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said he accepts responsibility for the dropping of references to same-sex relationships from the World Meeting of Families' promotional material. Pope Francis • 20 Jul 18
Australian PM calls on Pope to sack archbishop Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on Pope Francis to sack disgraced archbishop Philip Wilson after he was convicted of covering up child sex … Australia • 19 Jul 18
Taoiseach condemns 'mean-spirited' Pope protesters Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned "petty and mean-spirited" protesters for block booking free tickets, which will not be used, for Pope Francis' events during his … Politics • 27 Jun 18
Minister 'very disappointed' at Archbishop's statement Minister for Culture Josepha Madigan warns "the church is built on a foundation of sand and will crumble by the time the next generation grows … Politics • 27 Jun 18
Preparations for papal visit at Knock under way In Knock today, holy water bottles are "flying out the door". Hundreds of pilgrims have been taking advantage of the good weather to visit the … Pope Francis • 25 Jun 18
