Meeting of bishops discusses 'harrowing' scoping inquiry The publication of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders has been described by Irish Catholic Bishops as "a further step in shining the light of truth into our collective past". Ireland • 02 Oct 24
Meeting of bishops discusses 'harrowing' scoping inquiry The publication of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders has been described by Irish Catholic Bishops as "a further step in shining the light of truth into our collective past". Ireland • 02 Oct 24
Tusla bid to clear waiting times for adoption tracing Tusla has said it is working towards addressing waiting times for people who want to trace their relatives under the Birth Information and Tracing Act. Ireland • 29 Jan 24
Tusla bid to clear waiting times for adoption tracing Tusla has said it is working towards addressing waiting times for people who want to trace their relatives under the Birth Information and Tracing Act. Ireland • 29 Jan 24
Celebrations for Ireland's oldest ringing church bells The 600th anniversary of the oldest ringing church bells in Ireland - and one of the oldest surviving sets in the world - will be celebrated this weekend. Ireland • 25 Aug 23
Celebrations for Ireland's oldest ringing church bells The 600th anniversary of the oldest ringing church bells in Ireland - and one of the oldest surviving sets in the world - will be celebrated this weekend. Ireland • 25 Aug 23
Housekeeper's husband held over murder of Irish bishop Police in Los Angeles have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the murder of Bishop David O'Connell. Ireland • 21 Feb 23
Housekeeper's husband held over murder of Irish bishop Police in Los Angeles have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the murder of Bishop David O'Connell. Ireland • 21 Feb 23
Redress scheme 'adding further trauma' for survivors Survivors of mother-and-baby homes say a proposed redress scheme unfairly excludes certain children as legislation returns to the Dáil this week. Ireland • 20 Feb 23
Redress scheme 'adding further trauma' for survivors Survivors of mother-and-baby homes say a proposed redress scheme unfairly excludes certain children as legislation returns to the Dáil this week. Ireland • 20 Feb 23
New Bishop of Ossory ordained in Kilkenny Bishop Niall Coll has been ordained as the Bishop of Ossory at the Cathedral of Mary in Kilkenny. Regional • 22 Jan 23
New Bishop of Ossory ordained in Kilkenny Bishop Niall Coll has been ordained as the Bishop of Ossory at the Cathedral of Mary in Kilkenny. Regional • 22 Jan 23
Romanians celebrating first Christmas in new church Members of the Romanian Community are celebrating their first Christmas in their newly built church in Co Dublin. Ireland • 14 Dec 22
Romanians celebrating first Christmas in new church Members of the Romanian Community are celebrating their first Christmas in their newly built church in Co Dublin. Ireland • 14 Dec 22
Down and Connor Bishop appointed as EU Apostolic Nuncio Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. Religious and Social Affairs • 26 Nov 22
Down and Connor Bishop appointed as EU Apostolic Nuncio Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. Religious and Social Affairs • 26 Nov 22
Children identify with religious symbols from early age Children begin to identify with religious and political symbols from as early as the age of five, according to research by Queen's University Belfast. Ireland • 30 Jun 22
Children identify with religious symbols from early age Children begin to identify with religious and political symbols from as early as the age of five, according to research by Queen's University Belfast. Ireland • 30 Jun 22
Pope pays tribute to journalists killed in Ukraine Pope Francis has paid tribute to journalists killed during the Ukraine war, saying he hoped God would reward them for serving the common good. World • 03 Apr 22
Pope pays tribute to journalists killed in Ukraine Pope Francis has paid tribute to journalists killed during the Ukraine war, saying he hoped God would reward them for serving the common good. World • 03 Apr 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
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
Teenager one step from becoming first millennial saint A British-born Italian teenager who dedicated his short life to spreading the faith online and helping the poor was beatified by the Catholic Church over the weekend. World • 12 Oct 20
Teenager one step from becoming first millennial saint A British-born Italian teenager who dedicated his short life to spreading the faith online and helping the poor was beatified by the Catholic Church over the weekend. World • 12 Oct 20
Archbishops to ask Taoiseach to let people go to mass The four Archbishops of Ireland have called a meeting with the Taoiseach to allow people return to mass under Level 3 restrictions. Coronavirus • 09 Oct 20
Archbishops to ask Taoiseach to let people go to mass The four Archbishops of Ireland have called a meeting with the Taoiseach to allow people return to mass under Level 3 restrictions. Coronavirus • 09 Oct 20
Church groups concerned about Dying with Dignity Bill Representatives of Christian Churches have expressed concern over last night's vote in the Dáil which has led to the Dying with Dignity Bill progressing to the committee stage. Ireland • 08 Oct 20
Church groups concerned about Dying with Dignity Bill Representatives of Christian Churches have expressed concern over last night's vote in the Dáil which has led to the Dying with Dignity Bill progressing to the committee stage. Ireland • 08 Oct 20
Issuing of certs for disabled drivers suspended The issuing of primary medical certificates for disabled drivers and passengers has been suspended due to a court decision in June. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
Issuing of certs for disabled drivers suspended The issuing of primary medical certificates for disabled drivers and passengers has been suspended due to a court decision in June. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
Tusla estimates €26m private residential care overspend Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has estimated a full year private residential care overspend of €26.1m for this year. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
Tusla estimates €26m private residential care overspend Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has estimated a full year private residential care overspend of €26.1m for this year. Ireland • 06 Oct 20
Benedict has 'painful but not grave ailment' - Vatican The Vatican said former pope Benedict XVI is overcoming a "painful but not grave ailment" that was "not particularly worrying". World • 04 Aug 20
Benedict has 'painful but not grave ailment' - Vatican The Vatican said former pope Benedict XVI is overcoming a "painful but not grave ailment" that was "not particularly worrying". World • 04 Aug 20
Vatican urges Catholics to disinvest in fossil fuels The Vatican has urged Catholics to disinvest from the armaments and fossil fuel industries and to closely monitor companies in sectors such as mining to check if they are damaging the environment. World • 18 Jun 20
Vatican urges Catholics to disinvest in fossil fuels The Vatican has urged Catholics to disinvest from the armaments and fossil fuel industries and to closely monitor companies in sectors such as mining to check if they are damaging the environment. World • 18 Jun 20
David Bruce set to lead Presbyterian Church Reverand David Bruce will become the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church this evening. Ireland • 31 May 20
David Bruce set to lead Presbyterian Church Reverand David Bruce will become the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church this evening. Ireland • 31 May 20
Malta looks to Ireland in campaign for legal abortion The second anniversary of the referendum on the 8th amendment has arrived, and has barely made a dent in the news coverage due to Covid-19. World • 25 May 20
Malta looks to Ireland in campaign for legal abortion The second anniversary of the referendum on the 8th amendment has arrived, and has barely made a dent in the news coverage due to Covid-19. World • 25 May 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
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
Fragment of Jesus' manger arrives in Bethlehem A wooden fragment believed to be from the manger of Jesus has arrived in Bethlehem amid a great ceremony after more than 1,300 years in Europe. World • 30 Nov 19
Fragment of Jesus' manger arrives in Bethlehem A wooden fragment believed to be from the manger of Jesus has arrived in Bethlehem amid a great ceremony after more than 1,300 years in Europe. World • 30 Nov 19
Pope names economic chief to succeed disgraced cardinal Pope Francis has named the Vatican's new economy minister to succeed Cardinal George Pell, who is appealing a conviction in his native Australia for sexually assaulting two teenage choir boys. Religious and Social Affairs • 14 Nov 19
Pope names economic chief to succeed disgraced cardinal Pope Francis has named the Vatican's new economy minister to succeed Cardinal George Pell, who is appealing a conviction in his native Australia for sexually assaulting two teenage choir boys. Religious and Social Affairs • 14 Nov 19
McAleese says comment on St John Paul II misrepresented Former president Mary McAleese has told the country's most senior Catholic bishops that she is being wrongly accused of misrepresenting Saint John Paul II's views on sexual relationships. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
McAleese says comment on St John Paul II misrepresented Former president Mary McAleese has told the country's most senior Catholic bishops that she is being wrongly accused of misrepresenting Saint John Paul II's views on sexual relationships. Ireland • 08 Nov 19
