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Cardinal Grech to Irish bishops: ‘A synodal process promises an ecclesial springtime’
Cardinal Mario Grech told Irish bishops that embarking on a “synodal process” could lead to an “ecclesial springtime.” Read more
How a former heroin addict unearthed a book of Irish martyrs
Damien Richardson rediscovered his faith and overcame addiction. Then he unearthed an extraordinary book about Ireland’s Catholic history... Read more
As Lent begins, Irish bishop urges that political leaders be told worship is essential
The worship of God is ‘utterly essential’ and political leaders need to be told this, the Bishop of Raphoe wrote... Read more
Irish bishops decry bill to legalize euthanasia
Catholic leaders and human rights advocates have expressed concern over a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in Ireland. Read more
Amid complaints, Irish broadcaster again apologizes for blasphemous NYE sketch
After receiving thousands of complaints from citizens and vocal criticism from religious leaders, Ireland’s state broadcaster has apologized after a... 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
6,666 abortions performed in Ireland last year after repeal of pro-life law
A total of 6,666 abortions were performed in Ireland in the first year following the repeal of the country’s pro-life... Read more
Ireland highlighted in State Department human trafficking report
Ireland received its lowest rating ever by the U.S. State Department for its efforts to combat human trafficking, in the... Read more
Irish churches exempted from 50 person limit during coronavirus reopening
Churches and other places of worship in Ireland will be permitted to open to more than 50 people, following a... Read more
Ireland’s Msgr. Hugh O'Flaherty, a Vatican ‘defender of the weak’
Msgr. Hugh O’Flaherty, an Irish priest who hid Italian Jews from the Nazis and went on to baptize the former... Read more
Filmmakers point to Knock Shrine as a place of hope for Ireland
As Ireland grapples with high rates of depression and suicide, Irish filmmakers point to the Knock Shrine as a place... Read more
Push for buffer zones in Ireland follows pro-life vigil outside Dublin hospital
A pro-life rosary vigil on New Year’s Day outside Dublin’s National Maternity Hospital sparked calls by abortion supporters for “exclusion... Read more
Catholic Church discovered in Dublin archeology dig
Following the demolition of a Dublin building, archaeologists recently discovered the foundations a 300-year-old Catholic Church that was used during... Read more
Dublin archdiocese to shift sacrament prep from schools to parishes, families
Catholic sacramental preparation must change to stress the primary role of families and to reach students who do not go... Read more
Irish nuns’ transfer of hospital land criticized over abortion plans
A pending land transfer from a religious community to the Irish government for the construction of a new maternity hospital... Read more
Miraculous healing at Knock Shrine confirmed by Irish bishops
The Catholic Church in Ireland has for the first time recognized a miracle attached to the Knock Shrine, where a... Read more
A Catholic group wants to honor Ireland’s oldest grandparents
In anticipation of the Irish National Grandparents Pilgrimage, a Catholic group has launched a search for the oldest grandparents in... Read more
In Ireland, Catholic group warns of housing discrimination against migrants
A representative from an Irish Catholic charity has warned that discrimination against immigrants in the private housing market has forced... 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
