John Paul

Devotion has become fixated on Sunday Mass – but will many return to church when curbs fully lift?

Breda O'Brien: Pope's presumption of bad faith on part of those who attend the Mass is worrying

A trial before the Vatican’s criminal tribunal begins this month, those charged include four former Vatican officials and Cardinal Angelo Becciu

Francis cheerfully greeted members of the public at St Peter’s Square earlier in day

Sinn Féin leader on family, privilege and a rapid ascent in politics after a late start

In a profession in which men are more likely to sell their souls, Schuman seems the exception

New code makes clear failure to report sexual crimes to church superiors is now a crime under canon law, punishable by removal from office

The Dubliner talks about her searing new memoir on the Irish Times Women’s Podcast

Already under attack from the Catholic right, Pope Francis has now also alienated staunch supporters among Church liberals

The American Irish Historical Society’s sale of its mansion exposes apparently deep problems

Replacing the phrase ‘lay men’ with ‘lay persons’ is hardly a radical change

From Cabinteely curate to Archbishop of Dublin

Austen Ivereigh has produced an unusual collaboration with Pope Francis

Marine Casualty Investigation Board offers advice after examining man’s death in Dunmanus Bay

Senior clerics found to have downplayed or dismissed allegations in damaging reports

A court’s move to tighten access to abortion has resulted in the biggest protests since the fall of communism