Cardinals cite Benedict XVI’s outreach and action against abuse – The Irish Catholic

The depths of human sin and depravity “distressed him intimately, and he sometimes remained silent for a long time –

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NI ministers announce date for abuse apology – The Irish Catholic

The northern Executive has set March 11 as the date for a public apology to former residents in institutions in

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Dromore Diocese announces redress scheme for abuse survivors – The Irish Catholic

The Diocese of Dromore has vowed that it will commit whatever resources are available to a new redress scheme for

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Church capacity to increase to 50% as Covid-19 restrictions eased – The Irish Catholic

 Mask-wearing will continue in churches for the time being. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that places of worship in the

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Seven bishops give green light for Holy Communion ceremonies – The Irish Catholic

Two more bishops have decided to join colleagues and forge ahead with First Holy Communion and Confirmation ceremonies this month

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Episcopal Resolve hardens as Archbishop of Dublin says he won’t stand in the way of Communion and Confirmations ceremonies – The Irish Catholic

Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has said that many people believe Government restrictions on First Holy Communion and confirmation ceremonies

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Concern remains after assisted suicide bill scrapped on technicality – The Irish Catholic

While many were relieved that the Oireachtas Committee on Justice scrapped the Dying with Dignity Bill, a prominent medical ethicist

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Archbishop lashes ‘groupthink’ on faith in mainstream media – The Irish Catholic

One of the country’s most senior Churchmen has warned that elements of mainstream media “managed” to deprive people of the

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Bishop hits out at ‘political’ decision to ban Holy Communion ceremonies – The Irish Catholic

Bishop Tom Deenihan has said he is “troubled” that the Government has intervened to cancel First Holy Communion and Confirmation

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