The number of Irish journalists declaring no religious affiliation is four times higher than the general population, a new study has shown.
‘No end in sight’ for Catholic college’s ‘historic’ dialogue
There is “no obvious end in sight” for negotiations about a potentially “historic” alignment between a Catholic and a secular college, after a meeting with Government officials sent the two universities back to the negotiating table.
Irish bishops voice opposition to ‘assisted dying’ legislation
The Irish bishops have voiced their rejection of ‘assisted dying’ proposals currently being considered by the Oireachtas, and called for greater supports for those who are sick and dying.
Rural schools’ moves to integrated education ‘deathbed conversions’
The decision by some rural Catholic schools to change to integrated education in the North has been described as “deathbed conversions” by the bishop of Derry.
Sex, money and ‘manure for marriage’
90-year-old Sr Mary Neville MSHR tells Ruadhán Jones about life on the missions “Holy Rosary Sisters, we love you,” sang the group of Cameroonian women in one of the Irish order’s houses in Dublin city. “And we’ve come to say thank you.” The women had gathered in Dublin to say thank you to the…
Puerto Rican star swaps rap for the Risen Lord
Popstar Daddy Yankee has shocked fans with the announcement that he’s giving up his life in music in favour of his faith.
Baroness O’Loan introduces pro-life bill in Westminster
Baroness Nuala O’Loan has introduced a private members bill to Westminster, seeking to reduce the time limit for abortion in the UK from 24 to 22 weeks.
‘I can’t imagine Joe Biden intervening in a papal election’
Historian Jessica Wärnberg explores the history of Rome through the eyes of the popes, she tells Ruadhán Jones When you walk through the streets of Rome, there’s an aspect you may take for granted, without considering the influence it has had in shaping this once pagan city into the home of Christianity – the papacy.…
Report: Stay at home parents’ work worth €54,000 salary
A new study has claimed that the cost to employ someone to do the work of a stay-at-home parent would be around €54,590 per year.
The research is from life insurance and pension provider Royal London Ireland and shows the estimated stay-at-home salary is up from 2022’s €53,480.
Warning of parish ‘class divide’ if lay ministry not funded properly
There is a growing danger of a “class divide” emerging between parishes if there isn’t proper financial investment in lay ministries, the country’s first ever parish manager has warned. Lay leaders have also said that it will be “impossible” to encourage co-responsibility and encourage laypeople to take on more responsibility if there isn’t proper pay…