The marriage referendum is not about equality, writes Breda O’Brien
Category: Comment & Analysis
The episcopal college and its head
Each bishop must have concern for the whole Church, especially to the poor, writes Cathal Barry
Challenging ourselves to be less judgmental
We judge ourselves, we punish ourselves and we put ourselves in various forms of hell
A vocation brings real joy and adventure
Being a visible young religious in public can feel a bit like being a panda in a zoo
Marriage ‘debate’ strongly biased in favour of Yes side
Some of those pushing for a redefinition of marriage are guilty of scaremongering says David Quinn
Same-sex marriage ‘human right’ claim laid bare
A number of subtle but intriguing amendments were made to the IHREC’s controversial policy statement, writes Cathal Barry
Mary McAleese getting involved in politics sets aside an ‘honourable tradition’
Is it prudent of Mrs McAleese to interfere in domestic politics?
The complexities of grandparenting
I suppose the experience – and particularly the conditions – of grandparenthood is different for different people. And like everything else, there must be ups and downs. I hear grannies and grandpas who complain that they ‘never see their grandchildren’ – because of geographical or situational circumstances: or because the family has moved to France,…
The Polish Pope who changed the world
Notebook with Andrew O’Connell
The relationship between unity and diversity
We live inside a world and inside religions that are too given to disrespect and violence. Virtually every newscast today documents the prevalence of disrespect and violence done in the name of religion, disrespect done for the sake of God (strange as that expression may seem). Invariably, those acting in this way see their actions…

Breda O'Brien
Cathal Barry
Fr Ronald Rolheiser
Courtney McGrail
David Quinn
Michael Kelly
Mary Kenny