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President must decide by Wednesday on Abortion Bill

Decision on whether or not to refer the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill to the Supreme Court to check its constitutionality pending.

2013.07.30.

Irish emigrants struggle to adjust to life abroad priest warns

Archbishop concerned over emigration impact on rural dioceses.

2013.07.30.

Pope pays tribute to grandparents’ role in passing on faith

Catholic Grandparents Association launches new branch in the Philippines.

2013.07.29.

Three million attend WYD Mass at Copacabana Beach

Pope Francis announces Krakow as venue for World Youth Day in 2016.

2013.07.29.

Reclaim Croagh Patrick as place of prayer and pilgrimage Archbishop urges

Important that those who climb Co Mayo mountain recognise the ground as holy and deserving of respect.

2013.07.29.

Crosscare scheme aids migrants’ participation in politics

Project aims to generate greater interest in the political system among migrant communities.

2013.07.28.

Archbishop Neary defends Church’s right to participate in public debates

“A mature secularism would welcome and provide space for religious believers in the public sphere" Dr Neary comments.

2013.07.28.

Two Irish WYD pilgrims selected for role in prayer vigil with Pope

One million young people to take part in vigil tonight.

2013.07.27.

Legalising drug use will not help addicts Pope warns

Pontiff denounces "dealers of death" who profit from drug-addicted

2013.07.26.

Appeal by new Trócaire director over Syrian refugees

Refugee crisis similar in scale to Rwandan crisis of 1994.

2013.07.26.

Irish Primate offers condolences over Galician tragedy

Letter sent to Archbishop of Santiago de Compostella over 78 deaths in rail disaster.

2013.07.25.

Irish Nobel laureate hopeful of Vatican statement on Syria

Mairead Corrigan Maguire discusses conflict with Vatican officials.

2013.07.25.

Concern over possible Luas damage to ancient holy well

No threat to St Patrick's well Railway Procurement Agency assures.

2013.07.25.

Bill introducing abortion sent to President

Head of state considers whether legislation should be sent to Supreme Court.

2013.07.25.

Pope calls for end to ‘culture of rejection’ towards young unemployed

Work and earning a living brings personal dignity Pontiff highlights.

2013.07.24.

SVP chides Government over child benefit cut

Benefit cuts could result in lower educational completion rates for children from lower income families

2013.07.24.

Parentline calls for greater level of filtering to block internet porn

Call for protections similar to those proposed by UK Government.

2013.07.24.

UK abortion death raises major questions PLC warn

Death of an Irish resident just hours after she underwent abortion at London clinic.

2013.07.23.

Hopes for breakthrough in Stations of the Cross robbery

Sighting of a couple at Co Galway church on the day the six paintings were stolen.

2013.07.23.

Weeklong festival marks Year of Faith at Croagh Patrick

For the first time this year Reek Week to be awarded to those who complete mountain climb.

2013.07.23.

New Bishop expresses solidarity with those hurt by difficult economic times

Bishop Ray Browne warns it is by no means certain that good times will soon return.

2013.07.22.

Mercy Sisters respond to Magdalene fund criticisms

Congregation says Government knew that they would not be contributing financially to compensation scheme.

2013.07.22.

Another Lourdes miracle recognised

Cured Italian woman now leads completely normal life.

2013.07.22.

President Higgins attends Iona service commemorating St Columba

Service at mediaeval abbey recalls 1,450th anniversary of St Columba's arrival on the island.

2013.07.21.

Young Irish pilgrims arrive in Rio today for WYD

273 liturgical events planned as part of the largest faith festival in the world.

2013.07.21.

Catholic Church in Harryville to be demolished

Leaking roof and structural problems make cost of repair prohibitive.

2013.07.21.

Preparations underway for episcopal ordination in Kerry

Bishop Bill Murphy prepares to pass the baton to Bishop-elect Ray Browne.

2013.07.20.

Poll shows continued support for overseas aid

Seventy-seven percent support investment "even in an economic down-turn."

2013.07.19.

UK bishops disappointed at legalisation of gay marriage

Archbishops Nichols and Smith warn legislation is “a watershed” which heralds "profound social change.”

2013.07.19.

Bishop McKeown selected as bishop catechist for WYD

Over 250 bishops will provide catechetical sessions for WYD pilgrims.

2013.07.19.
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