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Marie Collins: ‘The church reaction is a mirror image of what we were hearing here in Ireland 30 years ago.’ File photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters

Church response to modern abuse scandals ‘same as 30 years ago’

Patsy McGarry
January 14, 2019, 21:22

Marie Collins claims lessons of abuse in Ireland not being used to change policy elsewhere

Baptism for Jesus led to a divinely mandated pattern of service to those for whom life was difficult

Thinking Anew – Caring for the stranger

Gordon Linney
January 12, 2019, 00:01

One well-placed source warned: “Get Dublin wrong and Diarmuid Martin’s formidable legacy will be set at nought. And rapidly.” Photograph: John Mc Elroy

Growing speculation that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will step down

Patsy McGarry
January 12, 2019, 00:01

Question remains if Rome will allow the Dublin Archbishop to go

Alexandr Ruzmatovich Bekmirzaev

Muslim leader criticises Varadkar’s comments on Irish ‘Isis terrorist’

Patsy McGarry
January 7, 2019, 18:57

Shaykh al-Qadri says alleged actions of man captured in Syria should not be tolerated

The great feast of the Epiphany celebrates the making present, the manifestation, the blossoming of the kingdom of God.

Thinking Anew – The coming of the Magi

Michael Commane
January 5, 2019, 00:01

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin greeting Mass goers in Dublin. Photograph: John Mc Elroy

Archbishop of Dublin role likely to become vacant in 2020

Patsy McGarry
January 2, 2019, 00:58

There are a handful of contenders to take over from Diarmuid Martin when he retires

Dr Patrick Hillery at Áras an Uachtaráin. Photograph: Pat Langan

Hillery was pressurised to make State visit to the Vatican

Ronan McGreevy
December 29, 2018, 02:17

It was hoped that visit would lead to reciprocal visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland

Illustration: Dave Rheaume/iStock

Thinking Anew – What Ebenezer Scrooge can teach us

Gordon Linney
December 29, 2018, 00:01

Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy. Photograph: Arthur Ellis

Bishop warns against ‘inglorious watermark’ on abortion

Patsy McGarry
December 28, 2018, 18:22

‘Outrageous’ that doctors could be forced to contribute to an abortion against their will

Pope Francis prays as he celebrates the Christmas mass marking the birth of Jesus Christ on December 24th, 2018 at St Peter’s basilica in Vatican. Photograph: Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images

Pope urges Christians to forgo the materialism of Christmas

December 25, 2018, 10:12

Francis sends Cardinal to Iraq to celebrate with the country’s long-suffering Christians

Tony Walsh’s abuse of one boy in Ballyfermot from 1978 to 1983 was so extreme that he was sentenced in December 2010 to a total of 123 years.

Tony Walsh possibly ‘most notorious clerical child sexual abuser’ in Dublin

Patsy McGarry
December 19, 2018, 16:38

Murphy report said it was ‘likely that he has abused hundreds of children’

True and indeed divine hospitality is about welcoming adult children as they are. Photograph: iStock

At Christmas time the return of an adult child can be stressful as well as joyful

Bishop Michael Burrows
December 18, 2018, 05:00

People who travel back into their own past may come among us as strangers

Church of Ireland Archbishop Michael Jackson: “As Fr Peter McVerry’s friend said, with the honesty of those who have nothing to lose: ‘nobody cares’.” File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times

Failure to defuse homeless crisis slated by archbishop

Patsy McGarry
December 17, 2018, 19:53

Church of Ireland prelate rails against inept policymakers and the misery of destitution

Focus Ireland has made an urgent Christmas appeal for donations

Focus Ireland: numbers assisted rose by 11 per cent during 2018

Patsy MvGarry
December 16, 2018, 13:59

Charity makes urgent Christmas appeal to fund services and housing

Martin Luther King: sadly, his prophetic message remains unheard in many places to this day. Photograph: AP

Thinking Anew – ‘It takes prophets to interpret the present’

Gordon Linney
December 15, 2018, 00:01

Black Santa Sit Out at St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin. Lord Mayor Nial Ring with Nikolas Thornton, proudly showing off the Lord Mayor’s chain of office during the the Choir of Kildare Place National Schooll’s performance. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Church of Ireland will be ‘caught’ if hard border introduced, says Archbishop

Patsy McGarry
December 13, 2018, 19:53

Archbishop of Dublin Michael Jackson highlights ‘church of the whole island’

A Crosscare report has found social welfare offices in Ireland were ‘failing to make Interpreter Services available to people who are not English speakers and in urgent need of access to social welfare supports’. File photograph: Peter Muhly

State is failing to provide interpreters for migrants at Intreo offices, survey finds

Patsy McGarry
December 13, 2018, 15:22

Staff often suggest people bring their own interpreter to appointments

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: “I wouldn’t be asked to give my opinion, the decision is between them and the Holy See.” Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times

Disposal of St Vincent’s property a matter for nuns and Rome – Archbishop

Patsy McGarry
December 11, 2018, 06:00

Diarmuid Martin says he has no role under canon law regarding hospital property

Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy said he had been told it was the first time in Europe an interfaith group had developed such a strategy. Photograph: Cyril Byrne / THE IRISH TIMES

Interfaith group in urgent call for State funding to be doubled

Patsy McGarry
December 10, 2018, 18:18

Forum has ‘huge role to play’ in addressing divisions, migration, reckless politicians

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: “The Minister himself has recognised the place of conscientious objection. We’ll wait and see exactly what comes out as to whether the solutions the Minister presents are going to be adequate.” Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish TimesPhotograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times

Catholics need not obey laws contrary to faith, Archbishop says

Patsy McGarry
December 10, 2018, 16:14

Martin surprised at Pope replying to Zappone letter about mother and baby homes

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