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Irish Catholic bishops call on Patriarch Kirill to support Ukraine ceasefire
‘This invasion and aggression reminds us of the fragility of peace, even in Europe,’ the bishops said. Read more
Pope Francis appoints bishop to lead two Irish Catholic dioceses
Bishop Michael Duignan said it was ‘a historic day’ for the Catholic Church in Ireland. Read more
Report: 1 in 5 Irish priests and brothers have died in the past three years
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference was unable to confirm the figure. Read more
Ireland to follow France in offering free contraception to women under 25
The move underlines the rapid social changes in Ireland in recent years. Read more
Two Irish Catholic dioceses will soon be under the leadership of one bishop
The dioceses will not be merged. Read more
Stats show Irish women benefit from waiting period before abortion, observers say
About 1,500 Irish women in 2020 decided not to go through with an abortion after seeking an initial consultation. Critics... Read more
Beloved granny whose Catholic faith went viral on EWTN dies at 107
Granny Nancy lived through two World Wars, survived the pandemic, and was born before her country – the Republic of... Read more
Irish government seeks Catholic Church help to solve housing crunch
Ireland’s housing minister has contacted the Archbishop of Armagh suggesting that the Catholic Church could better organize property sales to... Read more
Afghan refugees deserve welcome, Australian and Irish bishops urge governments
Bishops in Ireland and Australia have asked their governments to do more to take in refugees from Afghanistan after the... Read more
Dublin’s Catholic archbishop pays tribute to priest who ‘sacrificed himself to save his secretary’
Locals said Fr. Con Cronin pushed the woman to safety when a bus veered towards them. Read more
Dublin archbishop: Government advice to delay First Communions, confirmations seems ‘discriminatory’
Archbishop Dermot Farrell expressed ‘profound regret’ at the lack of government engagement over the guidelines. Read more
Irish Catholic dioceses to go ahead with First Communions, confirmations after government advises delay
‘The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,’ a bishop said. Read more
Irish Catholic bishop prays for road users’ protection ahead of August long weekend
More than 70 people have died so far in 2021 on Ireland’s roads. Read more
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Irish Jesuits apologize for ‘shameful’ mishandling of abuse case
Following the leak of the Irish Jesuits’ draft inquiry into sexual abuse committed by a deceased member, the order on... Read more
N Irish bishop criticizes UK plan to end inquests, prosecutions related to the Troubles
The British government has announced a plan to halt all prosecutions related to the 20th century religious-fueled conflicts in Northern... Read more
All-Ireland Primate: Government revealed First Communion delay in ‘grossly disrespectful’ way
Archbishop Eamon Martin said the government’s decision marked a “complete reversal.” Read more
Pro-life rallies to be held in cities across Ireland
The rallies will take place both in-person and online. Read more
Dublin’s new Catholic archbishop tells flock: ‘I want to hear from you’
Archbishop Dermot Farrell said he wanted to hear from “all Catholics and people of goodwill.” Read more
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Peadar Tóibín made the appeal as the defendants admitted liability at the High Court in Dublin. Read more
Ireland’s religious education teachers concerned by bullying of practicing Catholic students
The teachers’ concerns are highlighted in an upcoming study. Read more
