Hammer and sickle crucifix "was not offensive to me" Pope states as he pays tribute to Fr Luís Espinal's protest art.
New research published ahead of Macra na Feirme's ‘Know Your Neighbour Campaign’ identifies issues of concern for rural communities.
The Pro Life Campaign has accused the Government of exploiting the Savita Halappanavar case to get abortion legislation instead of prioritising patient safety.
Archbishop prayed “for peace in our world, for a future where enmity injustice and division are healed and the horrors of war are no more.”
Political parties which have advocated policies and introduced legislation undermining marriage and the right to life of the unborn unwelcome at church gates.
Decline in vocations makes itself felt in the Diocese of Kerry as retiring parish priest will not be replaced.
In his homily at the shrine of the Virgin of Caacupe, the Pope linked his admiration of Paraguayan women with his devotion to Our Lady.
Clerics unharmed when presbyteries targeted by armed robbers on Saturday morning.
Militants blow up ancient Chaldean Catholic Church known as the Mother of Aid in Mosul.
Young Irish mother lost her husband, son and unborn child to a suicidal driver in England while on a family holiday in 2012.
Studying the catechism in groups brings us into contact with the Lord in his 'transfigured beauty' - Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown.
Sixteen nuns living in the convent, many of whom are elderly, are to be moved to new locations in Tralee town.
Gospel must be offered to the world in a "radically new way" Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus in France tells Maynooth conference.
“It is not for us to judge people, but that doesn't mean that we should not make objective moral judgements,” Bishop Kevin Doran.
Restaurant put a post on Facebook welcoming Pope Francis and thanking him "for choosing the BK restaurant as your sacristy".
Pope Francis' "support is indispensable" to the Secretariat for the Economy Australian Prefect states.
Franciscan Order lost contact with Fr Dhiya Aziz, parish priest at Yacoubieh, during the afternoon of 4 July and they believe he was taken by militants.
Amnesty International’s close links to the pro choice Women on Web organisation raises "very serious questions about Amnesty’s professional judgement".
Ecuador – together with other countries bordering the Amazon – has an opportunity to become a teacher of integral ecology.
“We belong to different faith traditions, but we share a common grief at the suffering which has been inflicted on so many of our fellow men and women."
Tributes paid to Professor John Monaghan who recently stepped down as a long serving vice president and board member of the SVP.
Pontiff prays that Church might find new and effective solutions to the problems of the contemporary family.
“Every other day, there seems to be a new set piece stunt from a different pro-choice group, all with the goal of pushing for more abortion in Ireland.”
2014 was the Free Legal Advice Centre's busiest year since its foundation in 1969 with telephone calls up by 10.3% to 15,005.
Tragic event and its aftermath saw many priests willing to minister to the families “at a time of desolation for them”: Bishop Crean.
Councillors differ over outgoing Mayor's move to hang crucifix, which he personally paid for, in Limerick County Council chamber.
Pope Francis emphasises ecumenical dimension of the charismatic movement, rooted in a common baptism. Unity among Christians must begin with prayer.
Catholics and Christians “are entering a time when we will need the gift of courage to stay faithful to the teachings of the Gospel”.
Over 25,000 say no to abortion at Rally for Life and question why Amnesty International is calling for Ireland’s abortions laws to be changed.
Priests ordained for Armagh, Cashel & Emly, Clogher and Cloyne.
