Tough words could see Pope Francis following in the footsteps of John Paul II, writes Andrew O’Connell

Changing legislation in Britain could prompt copycat policies in Ireland, writes Michael Kelly

Theft is a moral crime that threatens the ‘common good’, writes Mary Kenny

Do the Church scandals justify the attack on Bishop Bill Murphy, asks David Quinn

The Church in Ireland needs a new generation of articulate lay people and serious leadership from the bishops, writes Fr Andrew McMahon

The Church teaches that music forms an integral part of solemn liturgy, writes Cathal Barry

“God, as I understand him, is not very well understood.” A colleague of mine, now deceased, was fond of saying that. It’s a wise comment.  Anyone who claims to understand God is deceived because the very first dogma we have about God affirms that God is ineffable. That means that we can know God, but…

The Faith and Life Convention offers Catholics the opportunity to celebrate their faith

Children like religious education because it allows them space to be themselves, Greg Daly is told

The Church teaches that the liturgical word and action are inseparable, writes Cathal Barry