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Ireland is failing its young people Archbishop warns

“Bailouts can come and go, but our future is in our young people and we are failing them.”

2013.12.16.

Celebration as St Catherine’s reopens after fire

Bishop Eamonn Walsh to lead re-opening Mass after €4.1m restoration project.

2013.12.15.

Archbishops launch online archive of ancient religious texts

“We archbishops and our communities face the challenge of re-reading history together."

2013.12.15.

Pope highlights symbolism of Christmas tree lights

Twenty-five metre Christmas tree gifted by Bavarian town to Vatican City.

2013.12.15.

Belgium moves closer to allowing euthanasia of children

“Neither a laudable pioneering move nor an act of humanity, but a sad declaration of bankruptcy.”

2013.12.14.

Concern over hate letter sent to Dublin mosque

Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin expresses solidarity with Islamic community.

2013.12.14.

Pope issues message for World Day of Peace

Pontiff warns of “tragic phenomenon” of human trafficking, in which the “unscrupulous prey on the lives and the desperation of others.”

2013.12.13.

Bishops’ online Advent calendar proving popular

Positive feedback and 5,000 hits in just twelve days.

2013.12.13.

Increased sales for Veritas thanks to Pope Francis

'Pope Francis effect' results in marked upsurge in interest in the papacy in 2013.

2013.12.13.

Pope Francis is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

"The speed with which he has captured the imaginations of millions who had given up on hoping for the church at all."

2013.12.12.

ALONE shares ‘The Twelve Faces of Christmas’

Public urged to remember older people in need at this time of year.

2013.12.12.

NBSCCCI abuse audits show steady progress in dioceses

Concern over shortcomings on the part of the Kiltegan Fathers and massive number of allegations against Christian Brothers.

2013.12.11.

Fourth tranche of NBSCCCI audits to be published today

Six dioceses and two religious congregations reviewed.

2013.12.10.

US bishop slates Mandela’s ‘promotion of abortion’

Criticism of role in signing "Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Bill".

2013.12.10.

Church in Ireland on the way to renewal: Archbishop Martin

Archbishop notes churches are increasingly filled and parishes have a renewed enthusiasm.

2013.12.09.

Maynooth organ hits the right note once again

Completely restored organ blessed and dedicated at Sunday vespers.

2013.12.09.

Church leader warns against xenophobic behaviour

Dialogue between faiths is not just for scholars and theologians - it is a public good in society.

2013.12.08.

Dunnes Stores strikers hope to attend Mandela funeral

Mandate chief says attendance would be "a fitting tribute from the Irish trade union movement."

2013.12.08.

Nun launches CD for Philip Cairns

"When I read that what keeps Alice Cairns going is the candle she lights for Philip, that really touched me."

2013.12.08.

Irish bishops pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

"A true visionary and a powerful advocate for the need to engage in the harsh realities created by conflict in a spirit of truth, justice and human rights."

2013.12.07.

Elderly Religious going through a ‘very difficult time’

Congregations urged to check whether elderly members are experiencing bullying.

2013.12.07.

Tributes paid following the death of Nelson Mandela

"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father" - President Zuma.

2013.12.06.

Bishops concerned by NI groups who reject dialogue

"Our communities cannot afford a return to conflict."

2013.12.05.

Misean Cara approves further €120,000 for Haiyan relief

Getting aid to those that so urgently need it is a slow process according to Caritas.

2013.12.05.

National missing persons day launched by Justice Minister

Priest appeals to anybody with information on the missing or the disappeared to come forward.

2013.12.04.

Concerts in Dublin and Derry recall Christmas 1914 truce

Launch of major 'Peace Field Project WWI'.

2013.12.04.

Bishops launch new online Advent calendar

Faithful urged to make time to pray alone and with loved ones during Advent.

2013.12.02.

First Minister praises SVP and Salvation Army co-operation

The battle against poverty is one we can win if we do it as a united community: Peter Robinson.

2013.12.02.

Archbishop Martin deplores knife and gun culture

Church leader expresses “horror” at brutal killing in the Phoenix Park.

2013.12.02.

Parishes across Armagh to promote Vatican survey

Accusation of a minimalist response by the Irish bishops rejected.

2013.12.01.
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