Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: The life and times of a Dublin prelate
From Cabinteely curate to Archbishop of Dublin
Is there an answer to ‘the ultimate meaning’ of life?
Unthinkable: Philosopher Patrick Masterson believes there is a ‘rational order’ to the universe whether or not God exists
Papal duty: Benedict XVI intervention raises question of what to do with a retired pope
The former pope has offered support to conservatives in the church who oppose changes mooted by Pope Francis
The Catholic Church and the Northern Ireland Troubles: A seminal book
Book review: Margaret Scull looks at the church’s role in the Troubles over 30 years
In a Word . . . excluded
It was 2001, Desmond Connell was about to get the red hat, and we Irish media were locked out
Irish universities ‘lost Newman’s dream’, Archbishop of Dublin says
Colleges ‘shun any real place for religion in their culture’, Diarmuid Martin says
Ireland loses vote in papal elections after only cardinal turns 80
Seán Brady hits milestone with Eamon or Diarmaid Martin most likely to be next Irish clerics to receive ‘red hat’
Diarmuid Martin Q&A: If the Irish church wants to survive it has to change
The most influential Catholic prelate in Ireland has one year left as a bishop - has he any regrets?
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: ‘The church is imprisoned in its past’
Prelate would have been ‘kneecapped’ in past for saying the things said by Pope Francis in Dublin
Dublin priest Fintan Gavin new Bishop of Cork and Ross
Bishop John Buckley is stepping down after over 20 years in the position
Growing speculation that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will step down
Question remains if Rome will allow the Dublin Archbishop to go
The Irish Times view on changes in the Catholic church: a chance to renew
Imminent retirements are an opportunity for the church to rebuild following the catastrophic consequences of its handling of the clerical child sex abuse crisis
Archbishop of Dublin role likely to become vacant in 2020
There are a handful of contenders to take over from Diarmuid Martin when he retires
My 30 years as a priest have brought no little disappointment
Starting out, I never dreamed I would fall foul of Rome or become disgusted by its failings
Pope’s sincere words of grief were moving, but not enough
Analysis: He should instruct that relevant abuse documents be handed to authorities
Vatican could learn from Irish Catholic Church about child protection
Developments in child safeguarding over the past 10 years in Ireland have been effective
Archbishop unaware of Vatican attempt to secure abuse indemnity from Ireland
Diarmuid Martin: ‘Not informed of any such interventions at that time by either side’
Vatican has never co-operated with Irish inquiries into clerical child sex abuse
Church has pattern of withholding relevant documents from Irish State abuse inquiries
Pope could herald new start for Catholic church in Ireland if he shows contrition
Vatican photograph from 2007 captures church past and questions its future
Farrell brothers: The two most senior Irish clerics in the Vatican
Cardinal and bishop were members of controversial Legionaries of Christ
Bishop defends comic Al Porter against ‘darkness’ visited upon him
‘May heads on plates be off the menu in 2018,’ says Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin
An ecumenical matter: McAleese made canon at Christ Church
Development brings to mind president’s ‘wafergate’ furore of 1997
Peter Boylan: ‘I’ve been vilified by a lot of people’
Interview: Ex-master of Holles St says had obligation to speak out on transfer of NMH
Norbertines’ time in Ireland caused unspeakable damage
Brendan Smyth’s order has ended its ministry, but the scars remain
Colum Kenny: When is it all right to speak ill of the dead?
Romancing the reputations of public figures does a disservice to those they let down
Harry Clifton: Do not judge Desmond Connell too harshly
In his then 20 years of priesthood, he said he ‘never had a direct experience of God’
Diarmaid Ferriter: Catholic Church remains out of touch
There are still powerful bureaucrats in the Vatican who think they know best
Absence of politicians at Connell funeral raises questions
Cardinal’s funeral amounted to ‘small’ affair for a former major figure in Irish life
Mourners gather to celebrate life of Cardinal Desmond Connell
Faithful told that the late prelate ‘became archbishop at a difficult time in this diocese’
Cardinal Desmond Connell’s removal takes place in Dublin
History is made as two archbishops receive cleric’s remains
‘As human as any of you ...’
Cardinal Desmond Connell represented a church of a different time, losing its touch, in troubled transition
Obituary: Cardinal Desmond Connell
Surprise appointment to Archbishopric of Dublin who headed it during difficult time
Diarmuid Martin remains a maverick among the clergy
Archbishop’s criticism of Maynooth seminary latest example of individuality
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