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Iceland's new bishop inherits a turbulent, fascinating Catholic history
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has appointed Fr. David Tencer, O.F.M. Cap., as bishop of Reykjavik, Iceland. 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
Vote to legalize gay marriage poses uncertain future for Ireland
As Ireland goes to the polls to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage, one Church official warns that the... Read more
Ireland's defense of marriage leaders speak up for mothers, fathers, children
Opponents of a referendum that would recognize “gay marriage” in Ireland face an uphill fight, but one commentator says they... Read more
Scriptures come to life for Irish families through Jesse Box
A new initiative out of Ireland is using Biblical dioramas to engage parents and children in Scripture. The Jesse Box,... 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
Ireland's invite to Pope could signal defrosting relations
After years of tension, news that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has invited Pope Francis to visit the country may... 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
Pope Francis urges Irish, British to value each human life
Ahead of Day for Life Sunday in the U.K., Pope Francis has sent a message to British and Irish Catholics... Read more
Britain urged to investigate murder of Irish human rights champion
Witnesses and congressmen at a U.S. hearing renewed a call to the British government to launch a public inquiry into... Read more
Christendom College summer program explores Church in Ireland
Christendom College has announced a new program in Ireland that will be launched this summer to offer students a deeper... 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
Irish pro-lifers hold vigil against abortion legislation
Thousands of Irish pro-life demonstrators packed the street outside of the Dáil Eireann in Dublin for a Vigil for Life... Read more
Renewing Ireland requires giving youth hope and truth, bishops say
Ireland’s delegation to the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization presented ways to re-evangelize a country shaken by abuse... Read more
