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Nearly 30,000 abortions in Ireland since referendum came into effect, pro-life group says
Five years after Irish voters rejected the constitutional amendment that protected “the right to life of the unborn,” more than... Read more
Ireland marks anniversary of Good Friday Agreement as Pope Francis prays for peace
Pope Francis and other Christian leaders called for prayer and a rededication to the peace secured in Northern Ireland by... Read more
Irish priest reprimanded by bishop for homilies about sin
In his sermon, the Irish priest said “you rarely hear about sin, but it’s rampant,” adding: “We see it in... Read more
Ireland’s Catholic bishops announce national synodal assembly
Ireland’s Catholic bishops have announced that they will hold a national synodal assembly “within the next five years.” Read more
Rome’s Irish College will not receive Irish seminarians next academic year
The trustees of the Pontifical Irish College decided last week that the national seminary in Rome will no longer host... Read more
Youth need constancy from the Church, not change, says Irish archbishop
In a world of constant change, young people need the Church to be a source of stability and consistent teaching,... Read more
Irish bishops and abuse survivors respond to pope’s letter
Several Irish bishops, as well as victims of clerical sexual abuse in the country, have offered responses to a letter... Read more
In historic move, Irish nuns to give up three Dublin hospitals
Ireland's Sisters of Charity will end their management of three Dublin hospitals, the sisters have announced, saying they will hand... Read more
Role of women a priority for Irish bishops during Vatican talks
The Irish bishops are just finishing up their first ad limina visit to Rome in 10 years – a time... Read more
Archbishop moves seminarians from 'gay culture' at St. Patrick's College
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has transferred his seminarians away from Ireland's main seminary, St. Patrick's College, after anonymous accusations... Read more
A 'reality check' for Ireland's Church – gay marriage vote both challenge and invitation
The Christian message can't be shaken by a national vote, but Ireland’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage is forcing Catholic... Read more
Irish Church's new leader honored, humbled as he takes helm
As Cardinal Sean Brady resigns at the customary age of 75, newly appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland... Read more
AP issues massive correction on Ireland child burial story
The Associated Press has retracted key claims from its reports of an Irish Catholic home for unwed mothers supposedly burying... Read more
Critic slams 'crazed claims' about Ireland child burials
Distorted claims about the burials of hundreds of children who died at an Irish home for unwed mothers show a... Read more
Irish archbishop welcomes investigation of child burials
Amid disputed reports concerning the burials of nearly 800 children at a Catholic unwed mother home in Ireland over a... Read more
Vocation is 'never static,' reflects newly appointed Irish bishop
Father Kevin Doran, whom Pope Francis appointed Bishop of Elphin, Ireland, on May 14 has emphasized that one’s personal vocation... Read more
Irish Vatican embassy reopening may mean new diplomacy
Ireland's decision to re-open its embassy at the Vatican may be part of a changing climate of diplomacy at the... Read more
Church officials laud re-opening of Irish embassy to Vatican
An announcement that Ireland's government will re-open its embassy to the Holy See came as welcome news to Church officials,... Read more
Next bishop of Limerick, Ireland seeks new start
The priest named as the next Bishop of Limerick called for a “new start” three years after the diocese’s previous... Read more
Irish bishops say legalizing abortion will harm care for moms
The archbishops of Ireland say the government's consideration of legalizing abortion would harm the country's world-renowned health care practices for... Read more
