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Fr Power accepted scandals within Catholic church had undermined their moral authority. Photograph: iStock

Diocese had ‘no money’ at Christmas to pay priests’ wages

Conor Kane
February 19, 2019, 09:35

Major downturn in funds collected from parishioners in Waterford and Lismore

The Church of England introduced contactless payment terminals in its more than 16,000 churches, cathedrals and religious sites with the aim of making portable card readers available. Photograph: Chris Marsh

Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese targets digital collections at Mass

Patsy McGarry
February 18, 2019, 15:36

Roll out of system tracks Church of England move that marked a 97% rise in donations

Pope Francis called this week’s Rome meeting to raise awareness globally about clerical child sexual abuse, highlighting it is not just a “western” problem. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Vatican faces into torrid week with focus on clerical abuse

Patsy McGarry
February 18, 2019, 01:00

Meeting of senior clergy take place as book claims 80% working in Catholic HQ are gay

Photograph: iStock

Thinking Anew – A grudge is not something to nurture

Fergal Mac Eoinín
February 16, 2019, 00:01

Archbishop Eamon Martin said it was his intention ‘to relay the lived experience and insights of Irish survivors‘ personally to Pope Francis. File photograph: PA Wire

Catholic Primate meeting abuse survivors prior to Rome gathering

Patsy McGarry
February 14, 2019, 20:09

Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse on February 15th

Pope Francis has approved a miracle needed to make Cardinal John Henry Newman, an Anglican convert, a saint. Photograph: AP

Pope approves Cardinal Newman’s elevation to sainthood

Tim O'Brien
February 13, 2019, 21:05

Former rector of the Catholic University esteemed by Anglicans and Catholics alike

Josepha Madigan said it “should not come a source of surprise to see a woman on the altar including in the priesthood itself”. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times

Josepha Madigan criticises Catholic Church's lack of women in clergy

Patsy McGarry
February 11, 2019, 20:26

Faithful must 'speak up for the values we expect our church to uphold’

Islamic Republic of Iran ambassador Dr Masoud Eslami meets Mick Wallace and Clare Daly at a reception to mark the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Photograph: Tom Honan

Iran and Ireland’s common histories recalled

Patsy McGarry
February 11, 2019, 20:20

Events for 1979 Islamic Revolution refer to famine and sanctions imposed by foreigners

The new Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy

New Bishop of Catholic diocese of Clogher is ordained in Monaghan

Patsy McGarry
February 11, 2019, 17:49

‘The God of surprises surely has a sense of fun. All I can promise is to do my best’

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin was speaking on World Day of the Sick in the Church of Corpus Christi in Drumcondra, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times

‘Ireland can and should have a world-class healthcare system’ – Martin

Patsy McGarry
February 10, 2019, 18:13

Archbishop calls for more openness regarding healthcare

Sr Maura O’Donoghue, a Medical Missionary of Mary from Kilfenora, in Co Clare

The Irish woman who exposed abuse of nuns by priests 25 years ago

Patsy McGarry
February 10, 2019, 12:33

Report by Clare sister claimed such abuse took place in 22 countries, including Ireland

Thinking Anew – Words that do not hurt but heal

Gordon Linney
February 9, 2019, 00:01

Historian Catherine Corless. Photograph Reuters/Peter Nicholls

University launches Tuam mother-and-baby home oral history project

Patsy McGarry
February 8, 2019, 01:46

Day-long discussions involved Dr Catherine Corless and Tuam Home Survivors Network

The survey’s findings contrast with the accepted picture of gradual decline and aging congregations reported by the older, more traditional churches. Photograph: iStock

Significant growth in smaller, more ethnically diverse churches – survey

Patsy McGarry
February 8, 2019, 00:56

Report suggests health of Christianity in Ireland more robust than generally believed

Pope Francis: Roman Catholic Church has faced a persistent problem of sexual abuse of nuns by priests and even bishops. Photograph: Ali Haidar/EPA

Pope Francis says priests and bishops have sexually abused nuns

February 6, 2019, 07:05

Nuns have accused clerics of sexual abuse in in India, Africa, Latin America and in Italy

A fence at the former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald near Weimar, Germany. Photograph: Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters

Thinking Anew – Remember where hatred can lead

Michael Commane
February 2, 2019, 00:01

“We are not natural protesters. We are a church choir,” said the director of Pobal Aifreann Dhún Laoghaire. Photograph: iStock

Irish-language choir stages protest after being cut out of Masses

Patsy McGarry
January 31, 2019, 20:00

‘After 50 years that was that. No consultation, no words of regret, no thanks’ – Dublin choir

Rev Mairisíne Stanfield (53) minister of First Presbyterian Church, Bangor in Co Down since 2013.

Woman in running to become first female Moderator of Irish Presbyterians

Patsy McGarry
January 29, 2019, 12:44

Presbyterianism is the largest Protestant denomination in Northern Ireland

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, speaking at the World Meeting of Families in August 2018. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Diarmuid Martin addresses use of threats within Catholic Church

Patsy McGarry
January 27, 2019, 20:59

Archbishop speaks on polarisation, as Josepha Madigan talk moved over pro-choice views

The Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington. Photograph: Al Drago/Getty Images

Thinking Anew – ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness’

Gordon Linney
January 26, 2019, 00:01

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