A potential visit to Ireland by Pope Francis will not take place until after the next general election, The Irish Catholic understands. Well-placed sources in Rome confirmed that while a visit to Ireland – North and South – is under active consideration, a visit would be likely to take place in the autumn on 2016,…

Document on political reform to be published

Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s refusal to lift a controversial ban on members of the Defence Forces participating in the annual Mass to commemorate those who died in the 1916 Easter Rising has been criticised as a “mockery” by Independent TD Mattie McGrath. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week, Mr McGrath, expressed disappointment with a statement…

Conference hears warning against ‘cult of the papal personality’

Actor finds joy in belief

Ireland has been hailed for its backing of peace and development initiatives in Africa’s Great Lakes region by a visiting delegation of African religious. Present in Dublin – and hosted by Trócaire – on an awareness-raising mission of the role played by the Catholic and Anglican traditions in creating and sustaining peace in the often…

Signs of ‘green shoots’ after years of crisis

Christian woman’s appeal postponed again

Holy See reluctant to give pre-election opportunity

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