Pope’s plea to ‘give people hope’ is echoed here

The unprecedented move is the first time that a cardinal has been removed from office in living memory

A high-profile group of clergy and lay faithful from various Christian denominations have raised concerns that the introduction of same-sex marriage could lead to the violation of religious freedom here. The cross-denominational group, led by Catholic Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin and Church of Ireland Bishop Ferran Glenfield of Kilmore, warned that service providers, such…

A Christian Fairtrade Easter egg which raises awareness of the story of the resurrection, has raised nearly €200,000 for charity. The Real Easter Egg is made from Fairtrade chocolate, with chocolate buttons, and contains a  child-friendly, 3ft storybook/banner, ‘The real meaning of Easter’ which tells the story of the crucifixion and resurrection. The larger Premium…

Leading constitutional experts have supported journalist Bruce Arnold’s call for the coming referendums on marriage and the presidency to be postponed. Speaking on RTĖ’s Morning Ireland, Mr Arnold said it is “intemperate and overzealous” of the Government to push ahead with the referendums when the Supreme Court has not yet ruled in the Jordan case…

Manhattan’s parade was embroiled in controversy again, writes Michael W. Higgins

Religious communities face violent attack in their work, writes Paul Keenan

Pope Francis has awarded Sr Emmanuel Kilkelly RSM the Bene Merenti Medal for her exceptional long and dedicated service to the Church and the parish of New Ross, Co. Wexford. Sr Emmanuel, who celebrated her 90th birthday recently with her family and community, entered the Mercy Convent in New Ross on December 18, 1943 from…

A weekend event for ‘Creative Catholics’ – those involved or interested in the musical, visual, literary or dramatic arts – is being organised by a group called His Mad Plan. The theme of the weekend is ‘Beauty Will Save the World’ and it is designed to be a weekend of prayer, talks and workshops from…

The law of the Church should be seen as something that empowers and can help build community, according to a new study of canon law. A Novus Habitus Mentis: Canon Law as Empowerment of Communio with particular application to selected new ecclesial communities and associations by Sr M. Bonaventure Higgins was formally launched at All…