The statistics reveal that the number of families in Ireland is up but the number of Catholics is down.
“This meeting comes a week after a bishops’ retreat in Knock focusing on Laudato Sí. It also comes as the Irish parliament voted to end climate damaging fossil fuel exploration."
in the history of 500 years there are many wounds, and that Churches have lived separately with different mentalities. However in the last 50 years there has been good dialogue.
The Finding Faith in Ireland research shows that one-third of Christian youth (33%) attended church in the last week and detects decreasing religious practice among young adults as they mature.
The majority of Catholics worldwide now live south of the Equator and, by 2025, four out of five Catholics will be Spanish speaking
Martin McGuinness “made an immense contribution to sustaining peace by reaching out a hand of friendship and reconciliation and being prepared to model alternatives to dispute and division” – Archbishop Eamon Martin.
“We have the opportunity to mend a critical moment of our history by moving beyond the controversies and disagreements that have often prevented us from understanding one another” – Pope Francis.
From 875 successful applicants last year, 25% were from a Catholic background, compared to 22% in 2014.
'Meal for All' began in mid-2015 and its Christian and Muslim volunteers work side by side to feed the most vulnerable.
Report shows the number having no religion exceeds the number describing themselves as Christian for the first time ever.
Drink is at the root of "vast majority of incidents". The entertainment & hospitality industries & stakeholders on the streets "need to address drink issues together".
“We want the police service to be as representative as it possibly can be.”
Tyrone Gaelic football manager, Mickey Harte, asks “Why should we not be as proud of our Catholic faith as we are of our club colours?”
Unique ecumenical document - ‘Declaration on the Way: Church, Ministry and Eucharist’ - marks a pathway towards greater visible unity between two Churches.
President of the German bishops’ conference says the problem of Catholics who are divorced and remarried must be addressed by the synod.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, among speakers at this year's novena.
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.
People urged to commit to some act of solidarity or kindness in memory of Taize founder Bro Roger Schutz (1915-2005).
From a low point of 7 in 2004, the numbers have steadily increased to a high point of 45 in 2014.
Canon Stephen Neill, who discovered Obama's Irish links, says he will miss ecumenical spirit of Moneygall.
Opening of the cause of beatification of Chiara Lubich takes place on 27 January and will be led by Bishop Raffaello Martinelli of Frascati.
The total number of priests in the world increased by 895 to 414,313.
Young Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants from 65 countries gather in Czech capital in solidarity and prayer.
Pope Francis' silent prayer at the concrete barrier Israel is building around the West Bank recalled by Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
120 tonnes of non-perishable food donated to help those in need this Christmas.
Ecumenical Patriarch and Pope's joint declaration condemns global indifference to ISIS persecution of Christians.
Co-chairman of ARCIC suggests in interview with Church of Ireland Gazette that Catholic Church could one day allow Anglicans to receive the Eucharist.
Church must generate enthusiasm for the future rather than fear: Bishop McKeown.
Survey indicates rise in the number of confessions since the election of Pope Francis.
