Vatican accountant Msgr Nunzio Scarano (pictured) has been further charged as a result of an investigation into his financial activities. Having already faced a court in Rome in connection with his 2013 arrest in relation to the alleged smuggling of €20 million, Msgr Scarano, who worked for the Administration for the Patrimony of the Holy…

The move was proposed before Tanaiste Eamonn Gilmore’s decision to reopen Ireland’s Embassy to the Holy See

Historic moments of collaboration recalled

The Vatican has announced that the beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, first successor to Opus Dei founder St Josemaria Escrivá. The late prelate, who led Opus Dei form 1975 until 1994 will be beatified in Madrid, Spain, this September 27 during a ceremony presided over by Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for…

A drummer with one of Britain’s leading rock bands of the 1970s has written of his dramatic discovery of his Catholic faith. Terry Chimes, a founding member of the influential group The Clash, also lent his talents to other leading rockers of the day, including Billy Idol and Black Sabbath. Now, in his autobiography, Chimes…

Calls for Govt to clarify its position on religious education

A leading biotechnologist in Ireland has offered a cautious welcome for the newly opened stem cell manufacturing centre at NUI Galway. Responding to news that the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI) had received its approval from the Irish Medicines Board to commence production of adult stem cells for research purposes, Professor Martin Clynes of…