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Emily Breslin, a student at Alexandra College plays the harp as Fred Dean and Terry Lilburn from St Anns Church on Dawson Street launch their 2021 annual Black Santa Appeal for charities in Dublin. Photograph: Damien Eagers for The Irish Times

Record donations to Dublin ‘Black Santa’ Christmas appeal at Christmas

Patsy McGarry
January 23, 2022, 18:33

All monies raised go direct to city charities, including those dealing with homelessness

Ulambayar Surenkho holding a photograph of his late wife at the anniversary Mass which was held in St Kevins Church, Harrington Street, Dublin. Photograph Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times

President embraces husband of Urantsetseg Tserendorj at memorial Mass

Patsy McGarry
January 23, 2022, 17:49

‘Deep cultural change is necessary’ to address violence against women, says President

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: his work for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa showed his commitment to victims, that they should not be forgotten, a process in short supply here. Photograph: David Turnley/Getty Images

Thinking Anew – Love is stronger than hate

Gordon Linney
January 22, 2022, 00:01

Redemptorist priest Fr Tony Flannery was suspended from public ministry by the Vatican in 2012. File photograph: Alan Betson

After nearly decade of being sanctioned Fr Tony Flannery calls for review of case

Patsy McGarry
January 21, 2022, 23:11

Issues he spoke of now discussed freely right around the Church with no fear of sanctions

Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan . Photograph: Diocese of Limerick

Laicisation of Catholic priest challenged by ACP as ‘unacceptable’

Patsy McGarry
January 20, 2022, 18:26

Bishop challenged with having ‘completely distorted’ minutes of a meeting

Joseph Marmion is believed to have abused dozens of boys. He died in 2000. File photograph: Courtesy RTÉ

2:33 Jesuits launch redress scheme for those abused by Fr Joseph Marmion

Patsy McGarry
January 18, 2022, 00:01

Priest abused boys at Belvedere in Dublin, Clongowes and Crescent College Limerick

Baptism confirms and establishes the love which is already poured out upon us. Photograph: Getty Images

Thinking Anew – ‘And now the mark of Christ is upon you’

Wendy May Jacobs
January 15, 2022, 00:01

Over 60 per cent of respondents saw stigma-related factors as barriers to seeking support from healthcare professionals (63 per cent) or clergy (62 per cent). Photograph: iStock

Stigma main obstacle to seeking help for mental illness issues – survey

Patsy McGarry
January 10, 2022, 22:14

Church of Ireland research finds 46% of clergy agree it provides good support for their mental health

Former Bishop of Clogher Brian Hannon. Photograph: Eric Luke

Former Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher Brian Hannon dies

Patsy McGarry
January 10, 2022, 17:07

‘I couldn’t use the word Alzheimer’s for months, I hadn’t a clue what was going on’

Atheist Ireland calls on UN to raise the issue of religious discrimination in Irish schools with Government. Photograph: iStock

Schools must allow children leave during religion class, says Atheist Ireland

Patsy McGarry
January 10, 2022, 15:26

‘We are now a pluralist country with Catholic laws that we are gradually dismantling’

Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy gets an elbow bump from Charles Ward as he waits to enter the Cathedral of the Assumption in Tuam for his Installation Ceremony as Archbishop of Tuam. Photograph: Andy Newman

New Archbishop urges church to listen to those it treated harshly

Patsy McGarry
January 9, 2022, 17:05

Francis Duffy installed as Archbishop of Tuam in reduced ceremony

In the ancient world, the dove was a universally recognised symbol of innocence, gentleness, nurture, and humility. Photograph: Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images

Thinking Anew – The beginning of beginnings

Gordon Linney
January 8, 2022, 00:01

The Presbyterian church in Sandymount, Dublin. Image: Google Street View

Rathgar Presbyterians object to church threats to dismiss minister in same-sex row

Patsy McGarry
January 6, 2022, 21:02

Sandymount church council refuses to back down over appointment of gay member

Eamon Martin: ‘Clearly, the issues of legacy and the reality of trauma experienced by many families here must be included and handled sensitively’. Photograph: Tom Honan

A line must not be drawn under legacy issues, says archbishop

Patsy McGarry
January 3, 2022, 14:57

‘Victims have spoken about the importance of continued access to justice,’ says Martin

Pope Francis during the Holy Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on New Year’s Day. Photograph: EPA

Violence against women insults God, Pope says in New Year’s message

January 1, 2022, 11:13

Francis appears in good form at St Peter’s Basilica for church’s World Day of Peace

Pope Francis in his Christmas address said that Jesus comes “where human dignity is put to the test. He comes to ennoble the excluded and he first reveals himself to them; not to educated and important people, but to poor working people.” Photograph: Fabio Frustaci/EPA

Thinking Anew – The Word became flesh

Michael Commane
January 1, 2022, 00:01

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December 30, 2021, 10:43

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Pope Francis: ‘Our capacity for social relationships is sorely tried.’ Photograph: Claudio Peri/EPA

Pope calls for dialogue in conflicts during Christmas message

Kevin Rawlinson
December 25, 2021, 14:10

Pontiff lists tensions in Asia, Europe and Africa as he delivered Urbi et Orbi address

Prof Sam McConkey: ‘Command and control, and sanction from on high, is not the Presbyterian way.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

2:49 Leading Presbyterian Prof Sam McConkey condemns church’s threat to dismiss Dublin minister

Patsy McGarry
December 22, 2021, 01:00

Church ‘bringing shame on itself’ with order to recant appointment of gay council member

In July 2018, 232 Presbyterian ministers and elders acknowledged the ‘profound sense of hurt, dismay and anger’ felt in the church following the General Assembly decisions on same-sex relationships. Photograph: Getty Images

3:59 Sandymount Presbyterian row the latest in the church over same-sex issues

Patsy McGarry
December 21, 2021, 21:06

In 2018 the General Assembly in Belfast decided same-sex couples could no longer be full members of the church, nor could their children be baptised

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