Pope meets victims of clerical child abuse in Lisbon Pope Francis has met 13 victims of clerical sexual abuse this evening, the Vatican has said, on the first day of his visit to Portugal … World • 02 Aug
Bishops criticise Govt for abortion 'narrative change' Irish Catholic Bishops have criticised the Government for "changing the narrative" on abortion. Ireland • 14 May
Pope in Hungary calls for recovery of 'European spirit' Pope Francis during the first speech of his visit to Hungary has called for recovery of the European spirit and rejection of "adolescent belligerence" amid … Europe • 28 Apr
Persecution of Christians ignored by Govts - Charity The persecution of Christians worldwide has been ignored for far too long by successive Irish governments, according to a report by the Irish charity Church … Ireland • 02 Mar
Church of England considers gender-neutral God terms The Church of England is considering whether to stop referring to God as "he" after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms instead. UK • 08 Feb
Most young adults in England and Wales have no religion The average age of people in England and Wales identifying as Christian is now above 50, while a majority of young adults say they have … UK • 30 Jan
Tens of thousands pay tribute to Emeritus Pope Benedict Tens of thousands of people have paid their respects to former pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, at the start of three days of lying-in-state … World • 02 Jan
President Higgins meets with church leaders President Michael D. Higgins has met with church leaders at Áras an Uachtaráin today in what has been described as a "focused, but relaxed and … Ireland • 28 Nov 22
Report: Irish Catholics want change to church structure Irish Catholics want equal status for women in the church's structures, as well as married priests and greater inclusion of LGBTQI+ people, according to a … Ireland • 17 Aug 22
Vatican balances budget by selling off assets The Vatican has published its annual results, reporting a near-balanced budget but admitting that every year it was selling off assets to cover expenses. World • 05 Aug 22
Catholic dioceses reflect on views of church Delegates from Catholic dioceses will meet to discuss the views of parishioners and lay people about the Catholic Church. Ireland • 18 Jun 22
Redemptorist Order bid farewell to Galway monastery More than three centuries of an unbroken religious presence will come to a close in east Galway, with the departure of the Redemptorist Order from … Connacht • 08 Jun 22
Irish Centre dedicated to Zen Buddhism opens A dedicated Centre for Zen Buddhism in the Republic of Ireland will officially open in Dublin city centre this weekend. Ireland • 04 May 22
Pope condemns 'cruel and senseless' war in Ukraine Pope Francis has led a global prayer for peace at the annual Lenten penitential service in St Peter's Basilica, Rome. World • 25 Mar 22
Church must 'reach out' for vocations, conference hears A conference of Catholic Priests has heard that the Church needs "to reach out" for vocations. Ireland • 22 Oct 21
3,000 paedophiles identified in French Catholic Church Some 3,000 paedophiles have operated inside the French Catholic Church since 1950, the head of an independent commission investigating the scandal has said ahead of … World • 03 Oct 21
In French first, same-sex Protestant pastors marry France's Protestant church has celebrated its first wedding of same-sex pastors, authorities said, six years after gay clergy first won the right to marry. News Lens • 26 Jul 21
Event held to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Croke Park Five hundred members of Ireland's Muslim community have celebrated Eid al-Adha at Croke Park. Ireland • 20 Jul 21
Pope is progressing in his recovery following operation The Pope is progressing in his recovery following an operation in recent days. World • 07 Jul 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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
