# Catholic

All time

Kenny, Gilmore to host reception for high-ranking Catholic clergy

The Taoiseach doesn’t expect a hostile response from Church leaders tomorrow despite his speech on the separation of Church and State last year.

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Jun 14th 2012, 6:44 PM

# Catholicism

Vatican criticises nun for her book about sexuality

The Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith issued a formal censure to the nun for her book which looks at masturbation, homosexuality and divorce.

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Jun 5th 2012, 5:45 PM

# Explanation

Catholics who play for Northern Ireland 'feel as if they're not wanted' - McClean

The star also promised he was not going to Euro 2012 “to make up the numbers”.

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May 10th 2012, 9:12 PM

# new recruits

PHOTOS: Vatican welcomes 26 Swiss Guards into world's oldest army

The swearing-in ceremony for the new recruits took place in the Vatican today.

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May 6th 2012, 1:40 PM

# Abuse

5 priests removed after abuse inquiry in Philadelphia

Seventeen more priests are under review, the Archbishop of Philadelphia revealed yesterday.

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May 5th 2012, 10:25 AM

# Education

"Not a dumping ground": Pregnant girl turned away from school

The girl was turned away from the Catholic school in Munster on two occasions – once when she was pregnant and again after she had given birth.

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Apr 29th 2012, 2:56 PM

# easter

Easter: Fascinating traditions around the world

Different countries celebrate Easter in different ways – from easter trees to dancing around eggs, we take a look at some of the unusual and interesting traditions.

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Apr 7th 2012, 8:00 AM

# The Troubles

Names of 3,700 Troubles victims read aloud

The names of 3,700 people who killed during the Troubles were read aloud in Dublin’s Unitarian Church today to mark the 14th anniversary of the Good Friday peace agreement.

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Apr 6th 2012, 3:42 PM

Voices

Column: Symphysiotomy was seen as a gateway to childbearing without limits

Chairperson of Survivors of Symphysiotomy, Marie O’Connor explains how women’s pelvises were unhinged to avoid Caesarean section, which was disliked by Catholic hospitals because of its association with “the crime of birth prevention”.

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Apr 1st 2012, 6:00 PM

# Census 2011

Census 2011: Surge in non-religious – but 84 per cent remain Catholic

The number of people who define themselves as being of no religion increased by 44 per cent since the 2006 census.

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Mar 29th 2012, 4:38 PM

# Flashback

It's coming this summer - but what was the Eucharistic Congress like in 1932?

More than one million people attended the final mass in Dublin’s Phoenix Park when it took place in 1932. This video shows what it was like.

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Mar 28th 2012, 2:41 PM

# X Case

In pictures: The 20th anniversary of X Case protests

In February 1992 the case of a 14-year-old rape victim who wanted an abortion sparked off waves of demonstrations around the country. These photos from the time give an idea of just how divisive and emotive the case became.

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Feb 9th 2012, 12:47 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland reopen its Vatican embassy?

Calls for the embassy to be reopened were quashed by the Government today. Do you think that’s the right move?

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Feb 3rd 2012, 12:54 PM

# Michaela McAreavey

Michaela McAreavey anniversary mass told: her death has left a painful void

The 27-year-old was killed on her honeymoon in Mauritius a year ago.

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Jan 14th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Troubles

Family of man killed by army in Belfast 40 years ago call for an apology

A report has found that Billy McKavanagh was unarmed when he was shot in the back by a British soldier.

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Aug 11th 2011, 9:03 PM

# Armband

Going for Gault: Linfield pick midfielder as first Catholic captain

For the first time in 125 years, Linfield FC will be led out by a Catholic captain.

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Aug 10th 2011, 11:56 AM

# Neil Lennon

Man due in court over Neil Lennon hate websites

The Celtic boss has been subjected to a sectarian hate campaign.

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Aug 3rd 2011, 8:54 AM

# Cloyne

Catholic newspaper applauds Taoiseach's Vatican speech

The Irish Catholic said in its editorial that the Taoiseach’s speech “captured the anger of a generation”.

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Jul 29th 2011, 9:12 AM

Voices

Column: Cardinal Rules - On helping the Pope to tweet

This week, the (not) Primate of All-Ireland is drafted in to help his Holiness to get to grips with Twitter. “He receives a tweet from the Dalai Lama. ‘Dude,’ it says. We just ignore it.”

Jul 1st 2011, 7:00 PM

# The Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

In today’s fix: Dublin’s Pride Parade, Smurfs on show and what you think about U2′s tax affairs (the answer? Not much)…

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Jun 25th 2011, 7:38 PM

# Arson Attack

Former deputy mayor of Derry targeted in an arson attack

His son is a Catholic police officer.

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May 18th 2011, 9:20 AM

# Ronan Kerr

Woman held over Ronan Kerr murder

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of PSNI officer Ronan Kerr; she is currently being questioned in Antrim Police Station.

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May 10th 2011, 2:27 PM

# Catholic Church

Bishop suggests Love Parade tragedy is god's punisment

An Austrian bishop has suggested the Love Parade deaths may have been god’s punishment for “sin”.

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Aug 9th 2010, 8:55 PM