Pope Francis’ decision to appoint an under-fire Chilean bishop is difficult to understand, says Greg Daly

Catholic schools should be allowed to continue teaching Church views

The Pope’s decision to appoint a Chilean bishop accused of turning a blind eye to abuse has been described as “baffling” and “disappointing” by the sole Irish member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Francis appointed Bishop Juan Barros to head the small diocese of Osorno. As a young man, Bishop Barros…

Bishops are “deeply troubled by a justice system in which the innocent might be executed”

The Ebola Emergency Response initiative will aim to support Catholic hospitals and clinics

Syria’s bishops have visited Homs many times since civil war began four years ago

Poll shows overwhelming opposition to Equality Commission’s actions

Four Irish families travelled to the UN in Geneva to join with other families, medical experts and policymakers at a conference at the United Nations in Geneva to launch a global campaign aiming to end the use of the term 'incompatible with life' and to seek better care for families whose children are diagnosed with…

Retired Bishop Edward Daly received the Freedom of Derry this week, in recognition of his contribution to the city over the past five decades. Bishop Daly received the honour alongside retired Church of Ireland Bishop James Mehaffey from Derry City Council in the Guildhall on Tuesday evening.   A motion, proposed by SDLP Councillor John…