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Controversial seven-time Italian premier Andreotti dies aged 94

Giulio Andreotti — nicknamed “The Untouchable” and “The Black Pope” — was a divisive figure in Italian politics, with close ties to the Vatican and rumoured mafia links.

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May 6th 2013, 2:51 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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May 3rd 2013, 4:51 PM

# no pressure

Two kids from Cork to be confirmed by... Pope Francis

Emily Mulcahy and Edmond Roche (both 12) were chosen from the diocese of Cloyne to be confirmed by the Pope in St Peter’s Square.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 7:20 PM

# New Job

Pope Francis presides over his first Good Friday ceremony

The pope has attended the Passion of Christ in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum later tonight.

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Mar 29th 2013, 5:09 PM

Voices

Column: Not enough has been done to uphold the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement

It’s true Northern Ireland has come a long way over the last fifteen years, but we cannot afford to hang the ‘mission accomplished’ banner over the peace process, writes David McCann.

Mar 29th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Good Friday

Supermarket chain expects fish sales to double this week

SuperValu says its supermarkets will sell about €1 million in fish this week – more than double the usual – ahead of Good Friday.

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Mar 28th 2013, 3:25 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you abstaining from meat this Good Friday?

Under Catholic tradition, many people abstain from alcohol and eating meat on Good Friday. Will you be among them?

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Mar 28th 2013, 9:51 AM

# you told us

Top readers' comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most popular and the most commented on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

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Mar 16th 2013, 11:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you optimistic about Pope Francis?

The new leader of the Roman Catholic church is a doctrinal conservative who believes strongly in social justice. How do you feel about Pope Francis?

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Mar 14th 2013, 10:10 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix… now with added missing engagement ring

Here are all the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Mar 12th 2013, 7:59 PM

# il papa

PHOTOS: Day 1 of the Vatican conclave to elect the next Pope

The 115 cardinals under 80 were locked into the Sistine Chapel this afternoon to begin the process of choosing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Mar 12th 2013, 7:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Mar 12th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should religious orders pay compensation for the Magdalene laundries?

The State has set up a compensation fund for survivors of the Magdalene laundries – but questions have been raised about whether the religious orders should pay up too.

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Mar 9th 2013, 10:37 AM

# Catholic Church

Catholic priests should be able to marry: British cardinal

Roman Catholic priests should be able to marry and have children, Britain’s most senior cardinal has said.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 9:48 PM

# new boss

Benedict's closest confidant to hold dual role under new pope

Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, the pope’s personal secretary, will keep his old job but will also oversee the new pope’s household.

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Feb 15th 2013, 6:45 AM

# Magdalenes

In their own words: Survivors' accounts of life inside a Magdalene Laundry

The report published today includes a section devoted to survivors’ first-hand accounts of life in a Laundry.

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Feb 5th 2013, 9:10 PM

# Magdalenes

How Twitter reacted to the Magdalene Laundry report

From Enda Kenny’s non-apology to the record of previous governments, here’s what people on Twitter had to say about the Magdalene Laundry report.

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Feb 5th 2013, 7:22 PM

# Catholic Church

Catholic Cardinal in LA removed from duties over abuse shielding

Cardinal Roger Mahony has been stripped of his administrative duties and court-ordered to release thousands of pages of confidential files on sexually abusive priests.

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Feb 2nd 2013, 12:44 PM

# unwanted gifts

Unwanted Christmas Gifts sought at Dublin's Pro Cathedral

Unwanted gifts will taken into storage by Crosscare, who will distribute them as gifts to people in their homeless and residential projects for Christmas 2013.

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Dec 26th 2012, 10:19 AM

# Pat Finucane

Report on Pat Finucane murder uncovers "shocking levels" of state collusion

David Cameron said that the report found that Pat Finucane could still be alive today had it not been for state involvement.

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Dec 12th 2012, 1:42 PM

# Northern Ireland

Report on Pat Finucane murder to be published today

The family of the murdered Belfast lawyer want a full public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death in 1989.

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Dec 12th 2012, 12:00 PM

# Pat Finucane

Pat Finucane mural unveiled before de Silva report

The report into the human rights lawyer’s death will be published tomorrow.

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Dec 11th 2012, 11:15 AM

# Complaint

Bishops claim Mario Rosenstock sketch is "grossly offensive"

The Catholic Communications Office said that a recent sketch “is grossly offensive to all Catholics” as it shows a man spitting into a bucket before receiving Holy Communion.

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Dec 3rd 2012, 5:14 PM

# France

Anti-gay marriage protesters rally in Paris

The rally was organised by conservative Catholic group Civitas and was marred by allegations of aggression towards women’s movement activists by some participants.

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Nov 18th 2012, 7:59 PM

# doooooooom

Pope calls on faithful to ignore doomsday warnings for 21 December

Ding ding ding! It’s round one of Pope Benedict XVI versus the Mayan prophets of doom.

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Nov 18th 2012, 3:35 PM

# savita

'Over 2,000' attend sit-down protest for Savita at Leinster House

Demonstrators sat on the ground during a moment of silence, while speakers argued for legislation on abortion.

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Nov 14th 2012, 7:07 PM

# savita

Calls for X Case legislation after woman denied an abortion dies in Galway hospital

Savita Halappanavar died from septicaemia following a miscarriage which lasted almost three days. She repeatedly asked for the foetus to be removed but her requests were turned down.

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Nov 14th 2012, 2:34 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you practise your religion?

Be it private prayer or formal services, do you practise your religion if you have one?

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Nov 11th 2012, 12:09 PM

# Referendum

Catholic Bishops give cautious welcome to Referendum

The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference said the amendment offers a ‘reasonable and balanced approach’ to children’s rights.

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Nov 6th 2012, 8:14 AM

Voices

Column: The Troubles may have quietened, but the trauma lives on

Although the peace agreement came into effect in 1998, the pain didn’t stop for many, writes Richard Barklie.

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Nov 3rd 2012, 12:00 PM

# Vatican

Surprise cardinal appointments spark pope health concerns

Pope Benedict XVI today announced the unexpected appointment of six cardinals from outside Europe.

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Oct 24th 2012, 2:12 PM

# Patronage

Parents asked who they want to educate their children

Surveys about local primary school patronage are being distributed in five areas today but Minister Quinn warned the process will be slow.

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Oct 22nd 2012, 8:20 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added ballerinas on the Grand Canal

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Oct 18th 2012, 8:03 PM

# Religion

Number of Catholics at record high, despite lowest percentage ever - CSO

3.86 million people describe themselves as Catholic (84.2 per cent) while 277,237 people say that they have no religion.

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Oct 18th 2012, 4:04 PM

# Abortion

Bishop criticises opening of Marie Stopes clinic offering abortion

Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor said the clinic undermines the dignity of human life in society.

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Oct 11th 2012, 10:22 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added Tetris

Here are the things we learned, shared and loved today.

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Oct 8th 2012, 8:03 PM

# Bishop John Kirby

Bishop denies claims he knew priest allegedly abused again

It had been reported that Bishop John Kirby had knowledge that a priest abused children after he was moved to a new parish following abuse allegations.

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Oct 8th 2012, 4:34 PM