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Healy looks forward to 'next chapter in journey' as he signs new IRFU contract
The Leinster prop has agreed a new two-year national contract.
Mormon church to allow baptism for children of LGBT parents
The church added it wanted to “reduce the hate and contention so common today”.
Pope accepts resignation of Chile cardinal over sex abuse cases
Ricardo Ezzati, archbishop of Santiago, is the highest-ranking Catholic official in Chile.
Pope rejects resignation of French cardinal convicted of sex abuse cover-up
France’s highest-ranking Catholic official failed to report sex abuse by a priest.
Church thanks public for support after stolen head of 800-year-old mummy recovered by gardaí
Gardaí confirmed yesterday that they had recovered the head of the 800-year-old mummy.
Australian Cardinal George Pell found guilty of sexually assaulting two choirboys
He has now become the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex crimes.
Culture minister: 'Glass ceilings are being broken in many sectors - so why not in the Church?'
The event had to be rescheduled after complaints made to the original venue because of the minister’s role in the Repeal campaign.
'You're representing a lot of people when you play for Ireland and defeat hurts'
After a difficult week, Cian Healy is hungry to get Ireland back on track at Murrayfield.
Pope admits that priests and bishops sexually abused nuns
His admission followed a rare outcry last week from the Vatican’s women’s magazine over the sexual abuse of nuns.
'An absolute monster from day one' - Healy bounces back from the brink
The Ireland loosehead came close to retiring from rugby in 2015.
Ireland's Church leaders speak about 'glimmers of hope' admit the many uncertainties of the new year
A statement sees the leaders of Ireland’s different churches discussing topics like Brexit and the lack of a functioning government in Northern Ireland as causes for concern in 2019.
Leah Remini is warning Ireland about Scientology after last night's Prime Time
‘You should be concerned…’
Vatican stalls on Belgium bishops' suggestion to allow young married men to become priests
The suggestion of easing the rules on celibacy was raised by the Auxiliary Bishop of Brussels.
'I stared down not having it. I made a pact with myself to enjoy every minute I get'
Cian Healy has discovered a love for knife making and figured out the best approach to counter-rucking.
Halligan says Church teaching on homosexuality 'evil' as LGBT issues under spotlight at RDS
Inside the venue, high-profile US Jesuit Fr James Martin said parishes needed to do more to include LGBT Catholics.
Names of 796 Tuam Babies written on white sheets and brought to Galway church
Erin Darcy says the names of the children should be listed at the grave site.
Bishop of Limerick says Catholic Church must acknowledge 'dark' aspects of its history
Bishop Brendan Leahy made his comments ahead of the Pope’s visit to Ireland later this month.
Over 1,000 children molested by 300 priests in Pennsylvania - report
The report adds that senior church officials took steps to cover it up.
Dublin parish priest steps aside pending investigations
The concerns relate to several decades ago.
Half a million have signed up to see the Pope - but how Catholic is Ireland?
Pope Francis will be in Ireland for two days, 25 and 26 August, as part of the World Meeting of Families event.
Barefoot pilgrims, 13 masses and 140 rescuers: Busy Reek Sunday climb up Croagh Patrick expected
It’s estimated that between 15,000-25,000 people could take part.
'Putting our shameful past behind us': Mother and baby home forum meets for the first time
How to memorialise the past, as well as what health and well-being supports are needed for former residents will be discussed.
Bishops and priests among 158 Catholic church members identified in Chilean abuse investigation
The cases relate to incidents dating back as far as 1960.
Ministers 'hurt' over Presbyterian Church in Ireland's hardline stance on same-sex couples
Over 200 ministers and elders of the Church signed a letter outlining their feelings over decisions made at its 2018 General Assembly.
Ice cream van smashes through church doors in Kerry
The incident happened yesterday around 9pm.
'I think we'd all make quite good priests': Josepha Madigan responds to Archbishop's criticism
On Saturday, Culture Minister Josepha Madigan stepped up at her local church to lead prayers after a priest failed to show up.
Culture Minister calls for 'women to be ordained' after stepping up to 'say Mass' when priest didn't show
Culture Minister Josepha Madigan said that she did not read the Gospel, but led the readings from the altar.
Over 70 babies who died at Bethany Home - and one mother - to be named on new memorial stone
The stone will be unveiled next week.
'You could have all the carries in the world but if you don’t back it up, that’s s**t'
Cian Healy is fired up to put things right at scrum time against the Wallabies.
Presbyterian Church in Ireland votes against allowing gay couples to be full members
The policy also prevents the children of same-sex couples from being baptised in the church.
Archbishop says he is 'deeply saddened' by referendum result
Eamon Martin, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, has thanked “courageous” pro-life campaigners.
Homeless man who told parish priest that he would 'cut his throat' sentenced to 3 months
In a statement to gardaí on the assault, Fr Hogan said he was fearful for his safety.
Woman (80s) found dead on grounds of church in Co Louth
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
'There's a lot of talk about us. And we get it': Church of Scientology launches TV channel
The church was founded in 1954.
Vast majority of people agree that Catholic Church is 'empire of misogyny'
Over 1,000 adults were polled about Mary McAleese’s comments.
Diarmuid Martin says Mary McAleese's criticism of the Church was 'brutally stark'
The former president has called on Pope Francis to address gender inequality in the Catholic Church.
Mary McAleese says it's 'pure codology' that women can't become priests
The former president also called the Catholic Church an “empire of misogyny”.
No cash? No problem - This Paris church now takes bank cards
Starting today, worshippers at Saint-François de Molitor church can use their debit or credit cards to donate.
Australian child abuse report finds years of 'serious failings' in its institutions
In total, more than 4,000 institutions were accused of abuse.
'The papers were signed to retire': After near career-ending neck injury, Cian Healy is thriving again
The loosehead refused to drift away from his career without a fight. Now he’s determined to hit new heights.
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