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The Provincial of the Redemptorist Order, Fr Dan Baragry, said it was a day laden with emotion

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 their monastery near Athenry.

Connacht • 08 Jun 22

The new sanctuary is located in the heart of Temple Bar

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 Francis bows his head at the service at St Peter's Basilica today

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

The commission's report is due to be released on Tuesday after two and a half years of research

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 the release of its report.

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

It is the biggest gathering of Muslims in Ireland since the pandemic began

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 Francis said he has been touched by the many messages of support

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

The Birth Information and Tracing Bill would enable those seeking their identities access to their birth certificates, birth and early life information

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 Bill.

Ireland • 16 Jun 21

Pope Francis named Fr Ger Nash as the next Bishop of Ferns

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

The archbishop said he regrets that there are Catholics who do not agree with the Church's softening stance on homosexuality

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

Under Level 5 religious services will move online and places of worship may remain open for private prayer (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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 discuss worship during Covid-19 restrictions.

Ireland • 24 Dec 20

Choral performances are not permitted as they risk spreading Covid-19 (file image)

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 latest guidance from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

Coronavirus • 08 Dec 20

Zen Buddhists are marking Bodhi Day in Dublin's Mansion House

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 has named new cardinals on seven occasions since his election in 2013

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 of Advent.

World • 28 Nov 20

Angelo Becciu was named as a cardinal in 2018

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

The ordination took place yesterday after it was announced in January (File pic)

50-year-old priest ordained Bishop of Achonry

One of Ireland's youngest priests has been ordained Bishop of Achonry.

Ireland • 31 Aug 20

Worshippers are urged to wear face coverings from 30 August 'or earlier if practicable' (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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

Worshippers at the socially distanced even in Croke Park

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

People gather outside the Hagia Sophia for Friday prayers

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 former cathedral into a mosque.

World • 24 Jul 20

New guidance has been issued by the Government on places of worship

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 as long as certain criteria are met.

News • 03 Jul 20

Father Ciaran McDermott celebrates mass at the Pro Cathedral in Dublin

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

Archbishop Eamon Martin said there will be a collective responsibility in parishes

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 to reopen safely, but urged worshippers not to rush to return to services.

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 week, writes Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely.

Ireland • 22 Jun 20

Sienna Rawdon reads the letter sent to her by Fr Colm Ó Gallchóir

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 postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 12 May 20

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