Irish Church
Why Ireland needs more Rome, not less
The Irish Church has lost its fervour, yet retains its fierce independence. But without outside intervention, it will continue to flounder
‘The roots of Ireland’s goodness are drawn from a deep Christian faith’
Delia Maguire tells Francis Phillips that, after the abuse crisis, the Church in Ireland will never be the same again
The Pope declaring Mary Aikenhead ‘Venerable’ is fantastic news for Ireland
The Sister who gave up privilege to walk with the downtrodden can counter Irish prejudice against nuns today
Dublin archbishop appalled by delay in applying child safety guidelines
Archbishop says he is ‘seriously concerned’ by the slow way religious congregations have responded
Nuncio sees ‘green shoots’ in Irish Church after 20-year winter
Archbishop Brown says younger Catholics are showing ‘renewed enthusiasm’ for the faith
The Magdalene laundries were used as reformatories where girls were sent without due process. But they were not brutal: anti-Catholics have lied about them
The laundries were tough places, undoubtedly. But there was no sexual abuse and no physical punishment
Irish Church: proposed abortion law will lead to ‘direct killing of unborn’
Bishops respond to government plan to legalise abortion in limited circumstances
The Congress has prepared Ireland for a possible papal visit
It has shown we Irish Catholics can put aside our bitterness about abuse and rejoice in what unites all the world’s faithful
The Eucharistic Congress is promoting the awareness that Irish Catholics are not the only ones that suffer in the world
Amazing stories of forgiveness and cheerfulness in the face of heartbreaking loss is making us appreciate our lot in life
