Comic Jimmy Cricket announced by tweet that the Pope had made him a papal knight for services to charity.
International Catholic weekly is the second oldest surviving journal in the UK after The Spectator.
Representatives of Ireland's main Christian churches will explore and study the application of the Word of God to life and culture through 32 events at 15 venues.
Catholic and Church of Ireland Primates give joint blessing to sculptor Tim Schmalz’s seven foot bronze work depicting Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a park bench.
"Threat to social cohesion arising from growing socio-economic inequality is a particular concern, notably in its implications for the younger generations."
Cast of up to 130 people to act out the Passion while over 100 people are involved in preparing sets, costumes and various production tasks.
“Unless further initiatives are taken regarding the composition of the police service we could be witnessing a reversal of Patten.”
Research shows Catholic schools have been the leaders in areas such as social inclusion, special needs and Traveller education.
“Our laws as they stand are having an unjust and disproportionate impact on those of religious faith" - Bishop Treanor.
“Many people believe his prayers have brought the healing power of God into their lives and his tomb is visited daily by those who seek his help.”
Confirmation often appears like a “pre-fabricated cultural package of Irish heritage we are born into" to be discarded later in life as part of our throwaway culture.
Churches have been restored and reopened to the public, but no new church has been built until now.
In their joint message, the Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops of Clogher say Christmas brings hope.
In their Christmas messages, Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops express concern for those living in the "grip of fear".
Rare first folio of plays dating from 1623 which was discovered in Saint Omer links Bard to the Jesuits.
Republic of Ireland left-winger, James McClean, “is a special person" and "one of the most popular in the dressing-room".
Local parents predominantly favoured Le Chéile Trust to educate their children.
Islamic State posts video apparently showing beheading of James Foley.
Feast of music to be presented in St Patrick’s Cathedral by singers drawn from city's two communities.
Tom was a “people person, par excellence” - Dr Joseph McCarroll.
Incident condemned as “despicable and completely sectarian.”
Preparations underway for move to new campus in February.
App is designed to encourage visitors to explore the city's two magnificent cathedrals.
Pope Francis announces Krakow as venue for World Youth Day in 2016.
Leaking roof and structural problems make cost of repair prohibitive.
Taoiseach's faith has not been damaged by the passing of the abortion legislation.
