Boho, Co. Fermanagh: Oct 23: Sunday Mass was not delivered in an Irish village for the first time in 1,500 years due to the shortage of Catholic priests. The Church of the Sacred Heart, in Boho, Co. Fermanagh, stands on the site of an early Christian monastery dating back toContinue Reading
During Mass in front of 300,000 people in Dublin on Aug 26, Pope Francis apologized for “crimes” committed by the Catholic Church, including the sexual and physical abuse of children at schools and churches. He was ending a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland by celebrating a Mass at Dublin’s PhoenixContinue Reading
Twitter has created a new papal visit emoji in honour of Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland this August. The emoji, consisting of the smiling face of the pope against an Irish flag backdrop, can be generated under a number of hashtags including #PopeinIreland and will be launched on Tuesday. PopeContinue Reading
The Irish government has confirmed that it will hold a referendum on reform of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws by the end of May. The cabinet agreed to give voters in the republic the chance to repeal the eighth amendment to the country’s constitution. After a four-hour meeting, the FineContinue Reading
Dublin: An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country’s bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic activity in the country. In a recent interview with The Irish Catholic, Fr. Pat Collins said he has been overwhelmed with the number of requests for exorcisms from the faithfulContinue Reading
Belfast, Ireland: Two women who swapped successful professional careers to embark on religious life will take another major step towards their calling this weekend. Former television journalist Martina Purdy and ex-barrister Elaine Kelly will take their vows on September 23 to become temporary professed sisters, more than three years afterContinue Reading
A member of the Jesuit Order has been ordained a bishop in Ireland in a marked departure for the Irish Catholic Church. Bishop Alan McGuckian, 64, was ordained Bishop of Raphoe on Aug 6, the first ever member of the Jesuit Order to be appointed a bishop in Ireland. ArchbishopContinue Reading
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo (60) as the apostolic nuncio to Ireland, the first African priest to hold the role. The apostolic nuncio is the papacy’s diplomatic representative in Ireland. The news was welcomed by Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin, who said he wished him “many blessingsContinue Reading
Dublin: Public pressure mounted today on the Irish government over plans to give ownership of a new 300- million-euro maternity hospital to a Catholic religious order mired in historical abuse of women. More than 60,000 people have signed a petition and a number of demonstrations have been organised against theContinue Reading
Derry,Ireland: An Indian community group who were due to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Derry have pulled out as a mark of respect following the murder of Irish woman Danielle McLaughlin in India. The group were due to bring aspects of the ‘Holi’ festival toContinue Reading