Archbishop Eamon Martin
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Pope Francis expresses condolences to victims of explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland. Read more
Bring Saint Patrick's peace and sympathy to Ukraine conflict, Irish archbishops say
This Saint Patrick’s Day is a time for prayer and action for peace in Ukraine and for all the refugees... Read more
All-Ireland Primate honors Auschwitz martyr St. Maximilian Kolbe
Archbishop Martin carried the Auschwitz martyr’s relics through the streets of a Northern Irish town. 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
All-Ireland Primate: Pandemic a chance to ‘rescue’ real St. Patrick from shamrocks and green beer
The pandemic is a chance to rescue the real St. Patrick from things like green beer and shamrocks, Archbishop Eamon... Read more
‘It places Christ at the center’: All-Ireland Primate’s rosary crusade against COVID-19
The Primate of All Ireland has launched a nationwide Family Rosary Crusade, encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary daily in... Read more
Primate of All Ireland calls for ‘outpouring of works of mercy’ on St. Patrick’s Day
“In Ireland we have a strong tradition that God is at our side in time of trouble,” Archbishop Eamon Martin,... Read more
Francis 'would be disappointed' by focus on priestly ordination of married men
The Archbishop of Armagh said Thursday that the pope's apostolic exhortation on the Amazon was foremost a call to preserve... Read more
Ahead of Brexit, Irish fear border tensions and split parishes
Catholic leaders fear a revival of border tensions in Ireland following Brexit. As the United Kingdom prepares for its withdrawal... Read more
Irish archbishop: The Christian vision of family is attainable
One of the leading organizers of this year's World Meeting of Families has said the gathering aims to show the... 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
Want to engage secular culture? An Irish bishop provides a guide.
Neither the narrow narrative against religion nor the real failings of the Church should define the role of Catholics in... Read more
Irish archbishop: seek a 'revolution of tenderness', not legal abortion
For Ireland’s leading archbishop, Pope Francis’ call for a “revolution of tenderness” is a ch Read more
Don't 'regionalize' Church teaching on marriage, says Irish archbishop at synod
Catholic teaching on marriage and the family is universal, not something local bishops’ conferences can decide for themselves, an Irish... Read more
