Catholic Church
New Zealand finds state and religious bodies failed to prevent decades of abuse
The scale of the abuse was ‘unimaginable’ with an estimated 200,000 people abused across seven decades, the report said.
Bishop Eamonn Casey removed from public ministry in 2007
Senior church official faced serious allegations, including sexual abuse
Church says unmarked baby graves at Milltown Cemetery have not been disturbed as controversial construction work continues
Work including a new pathway has not impacted site containing remains of thousands of infants and adults, diocese insists
Catholic bishops call on voters to urge support for drug decriminalisation among election candidates
Bishops say treating drug use as social, not criminal issue, can help tackle substance use crisis
Meeting Pope Francis was a great and a moving event - Archbishop John McDowell
The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh’s meeting with the Pope reminded him of a lifetime of friendships with Catholics but also the cost of division in Northern Ireland
Pat Buckley’s turbulent legacy has died with him - Noel Doran
Rebel cleric’s ministry took unexpected and often negative directions
Four awarded Papal medals in Belfast for over 50 years of service to church
Two religious sisters, a retired primary principal and church organist were all honoured at St Patrick's Church last Sunday.
Pope Francis allegedly used offensive slur in discussion about gay men
The 87-year-old pontiff is alleged to have made the remark while meeting bishops in Rome last week
Carlo Acutis, set to be first millennial saint, draws crowds of thousands seeking blessing from his relic in Down and Tyrone
Thousands queue for blessing from relic of teenage Steve Jobs fan who loved his PlayStation
Outspoken former Catholic priest Pat Buckley has died aged 72
He passed away on Friday following a short illness