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
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
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
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 … 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
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 … 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
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
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 … 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
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
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 … 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 … 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 … Ireland • 08 Nov 19
Britain returns statue taken at Falklands to Argentina Thirty-seven years after the Falklands War, a tiny statue of the Madonna taken at the end of the conflict and held in Britain ever since … World • 30 Oct 19
Facebook criticised for blocking ad promoting book A Dublin based publisher has criticised Facebook, after it blocked an advertisement placed to promote a book about Glenstal Abbey. Munster • 09 Oct 19
Cork diocese ordains first non-Cork bishop in 300 years Fr Fintan Gavin, from Marino in Dublin, has become the first non-Cork born priest to be ordained bishop of the diocese in more than 300 … Munster • 30 Jun 19
Pope denies he knew of cardinal's sexual misconduct Pope Francis has denied he knew about sexual misconduct by former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick before the start of Church investigations that found him guilty. World • 29 May 19
Non-believers in God do not lack morality - report The idea that non-believers in God lack morality has been disputed in new research by the University of Kent. World • 28 May 19
Archbishop Clarke warns of the dangers of populism Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Richard Clarke has warned that populism is imperiling the very roots of democracy and highlighted the dangers of populism not … Ireland • 16 May 19
Rejection of mosque 'crushingly disappointing' - Imam The Imam of Kilkenny has described a decision by An Bord Pleanála to reject plans for a mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre in Kilkenny as … Leinster • 16 May 19
Calls for Govt to invest more in abuse survivors The leader of a network of survivors of institutional child abuse has called on the Government to invest more time and money in helping thousands … Ireland • 11 May 19
Tuam survivors' DNA request 'reasonable' - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said that the request from survivors of the Tuam mother-and-baby home for DNA samples to be taken from them without delay appears … Ireland • 30 Jan 19
