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# catholic-church - Thursday 28 July, 2016

Top Vatican cardinal being investigated by police over child abuse claims Investigations

Top Vatican cardinal being investigated by police over child abuse claims

Jul 28th 2016, 9:40 AM 16,101 Views 127 Comments

Police in Australia said they are investigating Cardinal George Pell.

# catholic-church - Monday 25 July, 2016

Irish priest takes key investigative role in examining $9 million Argentinian political scandal Over The Wall

Irish priest takes key investigative role in examining $9 million Argentinian political scandal

Jul 25th 2016, 5:57 PM 12,674 Views 16 Comments

A former government minister was caught throwing bags of cash over the wall of a convent.

# catholic-church - Tuesday 12 July, 2016

Judge tells religious order to hand over priests' files to abuse victim Abuse

Judge tells religious order to hand over priests' files to abuse victim

Jul 12th 2016, 5:00 AM 7,265 Views No Comments

Mark Vincent Healy is taking a legal case against the Holy Ghost Fathers.

# catholic-church - Thursday 7 July, 2016

US archbishop says divorced Catholics should avoid sex, live 'as brother and sister' Abstain

US archbishop says divorced Catholics should avoid sex, live 'as brother and sister'

Jul 7th 2016, 8:11 AM 39,330 Views 323 Comments

Archbishop Charles Chaput issued a new set of pastoral guidelines for clergy and other leaders of the archdiocese.

# catholic-church - Friday 20 May, 2016

Pope Francis set to visit Ireland - reports Papal Visit

Pope Francis set to visit Ireland - reports

May 20th 2016, 8:33 AM 18,696 Views 150 Comments

It is thought that the visit will take place in 2018 during the World Meeting of the Families in Dublin.

# catholic-church - Monday 16 May, 2016

'Like most of my friends, I baptised my children so they could go to school': The anger of Ireland's non-religious parents Opting Out

'Like most of my friends, I baptised my children so they could go to school': The anger of Ireland's non-religious parents

May 16th 2016, 6:15 AM 58,192 Views 475 Comments

Documents released to TheJournal.ie under freedom of information show the anger of Ireland’s non-religious parents.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 4 May, 2016

Catholic priest visited girl's family home after she made abuse allegation Abuse

Catholic priest visited girl's family home after she made abuse allegation

May 4th 2016, 6:08 PM 26,053 Views 99 Comments

The latest tranche of child protection reviews found 288 allegations were made against the Catholic Church.

# catholic-church - Saturday 23 April, 2016

Given up on Catholicism? Why you should tick 'no religion' on the census tomorrow Opinion

Given up on Catholicism? Why you should tick 'no religion' on the census tomorrow

Apr 23rd 2016, 7:30 PM 1,065 Views 394 Comments

Religion is all of our business when over 90% of state-funded schools remain in church hands, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

# catholic-church - Saturday 26 March, 2016

Priest suspended after being charged with paying teenage boy for sex Milan

Priest suspended after being charged with paying teenage boy for sex

Mar 26th 2016, 1:20 PM 26,172 Views No Comments

The teen had been a cocaine addict.

# catholic-church - Thursday 17 March, 2016

Teacher fired after anonymous letter said she was unmarried and pregnant settles case Catholic School

Teacher fired after anonymous letter said she was unmarried and pregnant settles case

Mar 17th 2016, 6:05 AM 55,895 Views 59 Comments

The school said she breached her contract by going against the religious and moral teachings of the church.

# catholic-church - Monday 14 March, 2016

Secular Schools Ireland to apply to run three new primary schools in Dublin Patronage

Secular Schools Ireland to apply to run three new primary schools in Dublin

Mar 14th 2016, 6:00 AM 20,685 Views 102 Comments

Some 96% of primary schools are under religious control.

# catholic-church - Monday 29 February, 2016

The Catholic Church still doesn't get the horror of child abuse Opinion

The Catholic Church still doesn't get the horror of child abuse

Feb 29th 2016, 7:30 PM 2,291 Views 336 Comments

The Church – to quote the brilliant film “Spotlight” – thinks in centuries, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 27 January, 2016

A clerical child abuse survivor’s experience of the movie Spotlight Abuse Survivors

A clerical child abuse survivor’s experience of the movie Spotlight

Jan 27th 2016, 5:00 PM 1,006 Views 207 Comments

“Spotlight is largely about journalists and journalism…”

# catholic-church - Friday 22 January, 2016

What did God do before the world was made? The Pope has given an answer Almighty Question

What did God do before the world was made? The Pope has given an answer

Jan 22nd 2016, 8:30 PM 40,843 Views 356 Comments

It’s part of a children’s book the Pontiff has written.

Pope changes rule to allow women have their feet washed on Holy Thursday Easter Tradition

Pope changes rule to allow women have their feet washed on Holy Thursday

Jan 22nd 2016, 10:43 AM 13,114 Views 78 Comments

Shortly after he was elected, Francis raised conservative eyebrows by performing the rite on men and women, Catholics and Muslims.

The New York Times has put the spotlight on having to baptise a child to get them into school Catholic Church

The New York Times has put the spotlight on having to baptise a child to get them into school

Jan 22nd 2016, 9:43 AM 23,528 Views 195 Comments

We’ve made the front page.

# catholic-church - Monday 18 January, 2016

Britain looks like getting a fixed date for Easter... but what are the chances of it happening here? Set In Stone

Britain looks like getting a fixed date for Easter... but what are the chances of it happening here?

Jan 18th 2016, 6:00 AM 23,858 Views 98 Comments

Could we be set for Easter Sunday to happen at the same time of year each year?

# catholic-church - Sunday 10 January, 2016

Spotlight movie shines light on Catholic Church abuses that are all too familiar Child Abuse

Spotlight movie shines light on Catholic Church abuses that are all too familiar

Jan 10th 2016, 9:00 PM 30,287 Views 132 Comments

The new Hollywood movie focuses on the Pulitzer Prize winning investigation carried out by The Boston Globe into the Catholic Church’s cover-up of child-molesting priests.

The Catholic Church does not promote an egalitarian ethic - it never has Column

The Catholic Church does not promote an egalitarian ethic - it never has

Jan 10th 2016, 8:00 AM 700 Views 206 Comments

The Catholic Church has a record of abuse, twisted morality and regressive politics, writes Julien Mercille.

# catholic-church - Saturday 2 January, 2016

The Irish organisation that made gains for the children of priests in 2015 Coping International

The Irish organisation that made gains for the children of priests in 2015

Jan 2nd 2016, 10:30 PM 16,880 Views 53 Comments

Coping International has received commitments from the Catholic hierarchy around the world over the past year.

'It's insulting to parents to say they're baptising their children to get them into a school' Catholic Church

'It's insulting to parents to say they're baptising their children to get them into a school'

Jan 2nd 2016, 10:06 AM 19,174 Views 346 Comments

The Primate of Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin said it was being overstated that this occurred regularly.

# catholic-church - Monday 28 December, 2015

Some Ryan Report recommendations yet to be implemented due to lack of resources Child Abuse

Some Ryan Report recommendations yet to be implemented due to lack of resources

Dec 28th 2015, 8:00 AM 10,410 Views 27 Comments

The report was released in May 2009.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 2 December, 2015

No convictions on over 50 abuse allegations against religious orders Child Abuse

No convictions on over 50 abuse allegations against religious orders

Dec 2nd 2015, 3:08 PM 7,722 Views 70 Comments

The latest tranche of child protection reviews examines allegations against 20 orders.

# catholic-church - Friday 6 November, 2015

Archbishop reveals concerns about recent cases of possible abuse by priests Catholic Church

Archbishop reveals concerns about recent cases of possible abuse by priests

Nov 6th 2015, 6:00 AM 14,462 Views 50 Comments

Archbishop Eamon Martin said he has dealt with three or four situations in the last year.

# catholic-church - Thursday 5 November, 2015

Crowds turn out to support family of Dublin girl who failed to get place in local school Walk For Eva

Crowds turn out to support family of Dublin girl who failed to get place in local school

Nov 5th 2015, 6:24 PM 70,957 Views 368 Comments

The case generated headlines when it came to light earlier this year.

# catholic-church - Monday 2 November, 2015

Would you baptise your child to get them into a school? Poll This post contains a poll

Would you baptise your child to get them into a school?

Nov 2nd 2015, 8:45 PM 25,241 Views 199 Comments

Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan has said that she is not comfortable with the concept.

Irish priests are ignoring the Pope and calling for female clergy in churches Going Straight To Hell

Irish priests are ignoring the Pope and calling for female clergy in churches

Nov 2nd 2015, 12:25 PM 16,025 Views 62 Comments

The 12-strong group now face the wrath of Vatican officials in Rome.

# catholic-church - Saturday 31 October, 2015

24 years ago a US television network aired an actual exorcism... Stranger Than Fiction This post contains videos

24 years ago a US television network aired an actual exorcism...

Oct 31st 2015, 10:30 AM 14,971 Views 16 Comments

Uncomfortable viewing.

# catholic-church - Sunday 25 October, 2015

Catholic bishops have a new view on allowing divorced people receive communion Synod

Catholic bishops have a new view on allowing divorced people receive communion

Oct 25th 2015, 11:15 AM 19,027 Views 104 Comments

Their view on gay marriage, however, remains unchanged.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 14 October, 2015

Pope apologises after reports of priests using drugs and paying for sex with homeless men Catholic Church

Pope apologises after reports of priests using drugs and paying for sex with homeless men

Oct 14th 2015, 8:21 PM 26,655 Views 170 Comments

The reports concern several priests in a Rome parish.

# catholic-church - Tuesday 13 October, 2015

Is 'Vatileaks' back? Machivellian cardinals are plotting against Pope Francis Cloak And Dagger

Is 'Vatileaks' back? Machivellian cardinals are plotting against Pope Francis

Oct 13th 2015, 1:56 PM 10,529 Views 33 Comments

A letter signed 13 by conservative cardinals accused the church of engineering procedures in favour of liberals.

# catholic-church - Friday 9 October, 2015

'By getting on that train a group of brave women made the Catholic Church and the Irish state look ridiculous' Opinion

'By getting on that train a group of brave women made the Catholic Church and the Irish state look ridiculous'

Oct 9th 2015, 8:00 AM 387 Views 60 Comments

Playwright Arthur Riordan explains how two men go about writing a musical about feminism.

# catholic-church - Thursday 8 October, 2015

Poll: Should women be able to become priests? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should women be able to become priests?

Oct 8th 2015, 9:00 PM 16,696 Views 95 Comments

Pope Francis has previously ruled out admitting women to the ranks of the clergy.

'My religion lapsed three decades ago, but I am irritated by a-la-carte Catholics' Opinion

'My religion lapsed three decades ago, but I am irritated by a-la-carte Catholics'

Oct 8th 2015, 8:00 AM 713 Views 232 Comments

By staying Catholic I feel liberals hypocritically give tacit approval to behaviour and attitudes they find offensive, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 7 October, 2015

Italian priest suspended after saying he "understands" paedophilia Gino Flaim

Italian priest suspended after saying he "understands" paedophilia

Oct 7th 2015, 7:50 PM 16,438 Views 60 Comments

Fr Gino Flaim added that homosexuality was an “illness.”

# catholic-church - Monday 28 September, 2015

The Pope has dropped the biggest hint yet that he's coming to Ireland in 2018 Franno

The Pope has dropped the biggest hint yet that he's coming to Ireland in 2018

Sep 28th 2015, 7:27 AM 17,222 Views 72 Comments

Dublin is to host the World Meeting of Families.

# catholic-church - Saturday 26 September, 2015

Extraordinary photos showcase Ireland's abandoned churches Gothic Remains This post contains videos

Extraordinary photos showcase Ireland's abandoned churches

Sep 26th 2015, 10:00 PM 39,550 Views 56 Comments

And give a fascinating insight into our religious history.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 23 September, 2015

When Francis met Barack: Here's what the Pope spoke about during his White House visit US Visit

When Francis met Barack: Here's what the Pope spoke about during his White House visit

Sep 23rd 2015, 8:00 PM 16,894 Views 69 Comments

Washington is pulling out all the stops for the historic visit.

# catholic-church - Wednesday 9 September, 2015

Just 8 convictions came from 325 allegations of abuse against priests and brothers Catholic Church

Just 8 convictions came from 325 allegations of abuse against priests and brothers

Sep 9th 2015, 9:05 PM 17,387 Views 61 Comments

This comes as part of an investigation into how the Catholic church has dealt with child abuse.

# catholic-church - Tuesday 1 September, 2015

What do you make of the Pope's advice to priests on abortion? Year Of Mercy This post contains a poll

What do you make of the Pope's advice to priests on abortion?

Sep 1st 2015, 11:59 PM 23,296 Views 214 Comments

Pope Francis has called on priests to pardon women who have abortions, and the doctors who perform them

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