Bishops seek meeting with minister over tracing bill Catholic Bishops will write to the Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman to request a meeting on the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing ... Ireland • 16 Jun
Pope appoints Fr Ger Nash as new Bishop of Ferns Pope Francis has announced the appointment of Fr Ger Nash as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns. Ireland • 11 Jun
Croatian archbishop seeks pardon from gay people A Croatian archbishop today asked for a pardon from gay people who felt rejected by the Church, an unprecedented move in the staunchly Catholic country. News Lens • 17 May
Archbishop to seek meeting over worship restrictions The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has said a meeting will be sought with the Taoiseach and health authorities after Christmas to ... Ireland • 24 Dec 20
No carol singing this Christmas, says new HPSC guidance Choral performances, including carol singing, are not allowed in churches over the festive season as they increase the risk of Covid-19 transmission, according to the ... Coronavirus • 08 Dec 20
Buddhist community mark Bodhi Day at Mansion House Members of Ireland's Buddhist community are marking Enlightenment Day at the Mansion House in Dublin this afternoon. Ireland • 08 Dec 20
Pope Francis names 13 new cardinals Thirteen new cardinals have been created by Pope Francis in a ceremony that took place at the Vatican on the eve of the first Sunday ... World • 28 Nov 20
Vatican announces surprise resignation of top cardinal One of the most influential Vatican cardinals, Angelo Becciu from Italy, has resigned his position unexpectedly, the Holy See announced without explanation. World • 25 Sep 20
50-year-old priest ordained Bishop of Achonry One of Ireland's youngest priests has been ordained Bishop of Achonry. Ireland • 31 Aug 20
Religious leaders urge face coverings for church-goers Leaders of Ireland's four main Christian churches have united to ask worshippers to wear face coverings while attending religious services. Coronavirus • 19 Aug 20
Eid event in Croke Park a 'powerful symbol of unity' Holding Eid prayers at the "iconic" Croke Park in Dublin is a powerful symbol of religious unity during the pandemic, an Islamic leader has said. Ireland • 31 Jul 20
First Islamic prayers held in Turkey's Hagia Sophia Several thousand people including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have participated in the first Muslim prayers at Hagia Sophia since the controversial reconversion of the ... World • 24 Jul 20
Gatherings above 50 to be allowed in places of worship The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has welcomed new Government guidance on places of worship - it allows for gatherings greater than 50 people ... News • 03 Jul 20
Faithful return as places of worship reopen Churches and places of worship have reopened as part of Phase 3 of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 29 Jun 20
Worshippers urged not to rush to return to services The Catholic Primate of all Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh has said he is confident that parishes and churches around the country will be able ... Coronavirus • 26 Jun 20
Calls to allow greater attendance at places of worship Religious leaders across a number of faiths are calling for an increase in the number of people who can attend prayers, services and masses this ... Ireland • 22 Jun 20
Priest's letters lift children missing special day A priest in Killybegs, Co Donegal, has written individual letters to each of the 42 children in the parish after their First Holy Communion was ... Coronavirus • 12 May 20
Surge in people viewing church services online The ongoing Covid-19 restrictions have led to a surge in online viewers to church services around the country. Ireland • 07 May 20
Ramadan to be observed at home amid restrictions For millions of Muslims around the world, the outbreak of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on the observance of Ramadan. Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20
Irish churches embrace technology during pandemic As Easter arrives, the Irish churches have turned to technology as a means of connecting with parishioners Coronavirus • 11 Apr 20
Taoiseach to speak to religious leaders about Covid-19 Religious leaders from a number of faiths will discuss the Covid-19 emergency with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on a conference call. Coronavirus • 08 Apr 20
PCI Moderator calls for hope for those with Covid-19 The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has called for hope for those suffering from Covid-19 this Easter. Ireland • 06 Apr 20
Pope celebrates Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors Pope Francis has begun the first of several Holy Week ceremonies that will be held behind closed doors this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus • 05 Apr 20
Bells of hope: Churches ring out during Covid-19 crisis Churches across Northern Ireland rang their bells at midday to acknowledge the efforts of healthcare workers on the frontline during the coronavirus crisis. Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20
RTÉ to air daily Mass during Covid-19 emergency In response to Covid-19-related restrictions on public gatherings, RTÉ will air Mass every weekday at 10.30am from St Eunan's and St Columba's Cathedral, Letterkenny, on ... Ireland • 18 Mar 20
