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# Catholicism
Video showing Pope Francis trying to avoid having his ring kissed goes viral
Francis’ apparent reluctance to have his ring kissed has sparked a debate online, where the video has gone viral.
Voices
Opinion: 'Religion is facing a crisis in the West - but here's why it's thriving in Asia'
Barry Dunning lives in Indonesia and has seen how much of a role religion plays in people’s lives in Asia.
# deliver us from evil
'Lead us not into temptation': Pope Francis wants the words to the Our Father changed
Pope Francis says the wording should be alerted to better reflect it wasn’t God who led humans into sin.
# Knock
'Grandparents are the anchor of many families - but we don't always recognise that'
The Catholic Grandparents Association is holding its annual pilgrimage to Knock next month (and will feature a performance from Dana).
# RIP
Orange Order asks Protestants not to use the term 'RIP'
The Orange Standard published an article calling the term “unbiblical” and “un-Protestant”.
# Pilgrimage
Can't make it to Fatima? Why not 'rent-a-pilgrim' for €2,500
Portuguese native Carlos Gil is paid to take pilgrimages for people.
# en mass
After threats it would be taken off air, millions of Spaniards tune in to Sunday Mass
A far-left party had tried to end the weekly broadcast.
# ashes to ashes
Why do people get ashes on their head today?
And why don’t some eat meat?
# Clerical Child Abuse
Bishop apologises for alleged child abuse by former parish priest
Bishop Francis Duffy said the alleged crimes of Fr Brendan Hynds were “appalling.”
# Religion Lessons
The Archbishop of Dublin says parents who don't want their kids to do religion have a point
But he says Catholic education is “not poison”.
# rigid priests
Pope Francis: 'If you're unstable, see a doctor - don't become a priest'
“I’m scared of rigid priests. I keep away from them. They bite!”
# perpetual adoration
Meet the order of nuns who have been praying non-stop for 137 years
At 11 am on 1 August 1878, a group of Franciscan sisters began praying at a convent in Wisconsin. They’re still going.
# baby pope
Pope Francis roared laughing at a tiny baby pope and it was simply adorable
BABY POPE IS EVERYTHING.
# ya wha' gay?
Hozier has been explaining to Gay Byrne why he thinks baptism is ridiculous
The veteran presenter also asked the singer if his generation was ‘cross and resentful’ about the Catholic church.
# chastity
'It's not about the absence of something... but I look forward to sex eventually, I guess'
Two young people talk to TheJournal.ie about how they came to lead lives of chastity.
# mass effect
#GrowingUpCatholic hilariously summed up everything about having to go to mass
WHAT were you going to say in confession?
# canonised
Mother Teresa is being made a saint next year
A date has reportedly been set for September 2016.
Voices
If the Catholic church doesn't urgently signal a change in attitude, I fear for its future
Representative of the church must meaningfully alter responses toward women, LGBT people, and those in second relationships, writes Fr Tony Flannery.
# let us pray
8 awkward moments you'll always have at mass
So much potential.
# Your Say
Poll: Do you agree with the Good Friday alcohol ban?
Or will you be having a tipple today?
# the battle of fifth avenue
Inside the 25-year fight to let Irish LGBT people march in New York on Paddy's Day
“In their eyes, we can’t be Irish and queer. We can only be one or the other.”
# a dog's life
Pope Francis: All dogs do go to heaven
The Pope has said that heaven is “open to all of God’s creatures”.
# Section 37
"Schools are not data-processing centres": Irish bishops want 'balance' in discrimination debate
Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin has promised to amend Section 37.
# big bang theory
Pope backs evolution theory, says 'God doesn't have a magic wand'
The pontiff said that the Big Bang theory is not inconsistent with Catholic teachings.
# Catholicism
Vatican looks to reform church's stance on 'living in sin', marriage, and divorce
Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church must address the present gulf between what it currently says on these issues and what tens of millions of believers actually do.
# Horrific
Three Italian nuns found brutally murdered at Burundi convent
Pope Francis has offered his condolences after the horrific murders.
# in their own words
Here's what appeared to witnesses in Knock, 135 years ago today
“I threw myself to my knees…a hundred thousands thanks to God”
# hey pilgrim
Thousands arriving in Knock today for annual Catholic pilgrimage
Knock Knock, who’s there? 150,000 people…
Voices
Column: 10 guiding principles for being a 'good Christian' online
Archbishop Eamon Martin has shared his thoughts on how to have a sense of humour and “be missionary” online.
# Catholicism
Taoiseach in the Vatican for Canonisation of two popes
Enda Kenny is Ireland’s official representative at the Mass.
# Unholy Thursday
The whole of Ireland is preparing for a trip to the off-licence this evening
Or as we like to call it, THE HUNGER GAMES.
Voices
Column: Some etiquette for the modern-day First Holy Communion
Invited to a First Communion? Are you in a state of dread? Don’t worry. Let me guide you through the etiquette of the modern Big Day, writes Avril O’Reilly.
# chastity
Students taped together by wrists in sex education talk by Catholic group
“We were told how ‘god loves sex’,” one student said. “However it was implied that is only after marriage.”
# born to be wild
Pope Francis is auctioning off his Harley-Davidson
Yes, you read that right.
# Apathy
Eamon Dunphy: When I reported sexual deviancy to gardai, they did nothing
The veteran journalist has painted a bleak picture of life growing up in Drumcondra.
# Lesus Walks
Lesus Christ? Vatican withdraws medals over misspelling
They probably should have let Lesus take the wheel on this one.
# Catholic Church
Polish Catholic Church vows "zero tolerance" to paedophiles
The Church says that it will not make any compensation offer to those who were abused.
Voices
Column: A lot of people miss the point of Lourdes – it's about faith but also about fun
Long-time Lourdes helper Lloyd Murphy writes about what the pilgrimage means to him – and to the pilgrims who visit the little French town each year in search of peace, companionship, and time to forget about illness.
# Catholic Church
Pope's deputy says celibacy is 'not a dogma of the Church'
The recently appointed Vatican Secretary of State said that the issue is a great challenge for the Pope.
# Religion
"We have to get away from idle speculation" - Archbishop Martin dismisses Vatican link
Martin was linked to a role in the Vatican, but says he does not expect the Pope to call him to Rome.