Northern Ireland
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Lord Alton: Abortion law imposed on N Ireland by UK Parliament
The British Parliament is imposing its will on the citizens of Northern Ireland by passing legislation decriminalizing abortion there, one... Read more
UK is 'hijacking' N Ireland on abortion, bishops say
The bishops of Northern Ireland noted their alarm Wednesday at the British parliament's passage of a bill that will legalize... Read more
N Ireland bill legalizing abortion, gay marriage faces challenges in House of Lords
As the British parliament continues to consider a bill on Northern Ireland including amendments that would legalize abortion and same-sex... Read more
UK parliament votes to legalize same-sex marriage, abortion in N Ireland
The British parliament voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage and abortion in Northern Ireland – a vote that will take... Read more
Amid rise in gang violence, Irish archbishop calls for new temperance movement
An archbishop in Northern Ireland has called for the reigniting of a “temperance movement” to address the problem of alcohol... Read more
Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more
N Ireland bishops denounce 'undemocratic' attempt to expand abortion
Bishops in Northern Ireland have spoken out against amendments to a bill in the British parliament that would liberalize abortion... Read more
Right to life a 'core value' of newly-launched Irish political party
The leader of a new political party that spans both Ireland and Northern Ireland promised to uphold the right to... Read more
British parliamentary committee urges action on N Ireland abortion law
A committee of the British parliament has said Westminster should bypass Northern Ireland's self-governance to clarify the region's abortion law. Read more
Catholic church vandalized in Northern Ireland
A Catholic church in Northern Ireland was desecrated with paint in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning, receiving disapproval... Read more
Northern Ireland anti-abortion law has saved 100,000 lives, pro-lifers say
Efforts to protect the unborn from legal abortion in Northern Ireland continue despite efforts to bypass self-governance and go directly... Read more
Labour MP tried to expand abortion in N Ireland through domestic abuse bill
Attempts to liberalize access to abortion in Northern Ireland continue, shortly after legal abortion was introduced in the Republic of... Read more
UK poised to pass law guiding N Ireland on abortion, gay marriage
A bill in the parliament of the United Kingdom requiring the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to provide guidance... Read more
N Ireland court hears challenge to prosecution of woman over abortion pills
The High Court in Belfast began hearing a challenge Thursday to the decision to prosecute a woman who allegedly procured... Read more
As England allows abortion pills at home, what does this mean for NI women?
Coming into effect at the end of 2018, English women will be allowed to take abortion pills at home; but... Read more
After Irish referendum, abortion debate heats up in Northern Ireland
After Ireland voted to legalize abortion in a referendum last week, efforts have increased to legalize the procedure in Northern... Read more
Catholics likely to outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland by 2021
What would have been unthinkable 100 years ago in Northern Ireland will likely soon become a reality - Catholics will... Read more
An Irish virtual calendar for an authentic Advent
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, Northern Ireland, and Primate of All Ireland, has launched a 2017 virtual Advent calendar, saying... Read more
Across Ireland, Catholics pray rosary to strengthen pro-life cause
Hundreds of groups of Catholics gathered across the island of Ireland on Sunday to pray the Rosary for the preservation... Read more
Threats force Catholic families out of their homes in Northern Ireland
A paramilitary hate group is behind threats that forced four Catholic families to flee their homes in Northern Ireland, authorities... Read more
