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Tuesday 26 September 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Religion

This year
2023
Local concern over Catholic group's 'chivalry camp' for young boys in Kildare
The camp aim to instill ‘manly virtues’ by allowing ‘young Catholics the chance to break away from the filth’ of the world.
Hundreds attend AI church service in Germany
The ChatGPT chatbot led more than 300 people through 40 minutes of prayer, music, sermons and blessings.
Census 2022: Number who identify as Catholic falls by 10 percentage points to 69%
There has also been an increase in the ‘No Religion’ category.
As of Sunday, 3 April, 2022, there were 5,149,139 people in the State.
Census 2022 also revealed that there has been a drop in the number of people who identify as Catholic.
The 'No religion' category also increased from 451,941 people in 2016 to 736,210 people in 2022.
Births continue to fall while death rate rises, new CSO statistics show
Northern Ireland Census records more Catholics than Protestants for the first time
Peter Flanagan: 'Confession was for sinners - why should I admit to something I didn't do?'
Writing from London, Peter Flanagan says that in England, religion is a lifestyle choice.
Poll: Should parents give money to the church where their child receives sacraments?
A West Belfast priest called on parents to give money for sacraments.
Quiz: How much do you know about Holy Week?
It begins today.
DAA given green light to buy frequency jamming anti-drone technology for use at Dublin Airport
No primary legislation is required to enable its use at the airport, it is believed.
Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?
The Christian season lasts for forty days.
Last year
2022
Opinion: Iran’s nod to International Human Rights Day was more repression of its people
Brendan McNamara highlights the cases of women activists of Bahá’i faith incarcerated in Iran.
Dublin archdiocese saw 10% decline in christenings in the year after 'baptism barrier' was removed
Baptisms in Dublin dropped from 13,234 to 11,922 between 2018 and 2019.
In Dublin, the rate of baptisms decreased by roughly 10% between 2018 and 2019.
In that same year, Ireland’s birth rates fell from 61,016 to 59,796, according to the CSO.
Ireland in 2018 amended legislation to remove the so-called “baptism barrier”.
'Significant' plans announced to move sacramental preparation away from schools
'No more baptism barrier': Catholic schools won't use religion as admission criteria, says Bruton
All time
European court rejects challenge to 'almighty God' wording in Presidential oath
The case is being taken by TD Róisín Shortall and others including Senator David Norris.
Poll: Should the president have to swear an oath in the presence of God when being sworn in?
The constitution states that the president when entering office must make a declaration “in the presence of Almighty God”.
Opinion: Freedom to practice religion must be respected - including communions and confirmation
There’s a clear economic interest in the State allowing the resumption of economically productive indoor activities, writes Dr Donal Coffey.
Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Under the current Level 5 restrictions, public Mass cannot take place.
Rural TDs push for limited numbers to be allowed gather in places of worship for Easter
TDs accused the government of being anti-Christian and anti-religion during a Dáil discussion this evening.
Group of TDs and senators call for churches to be allowed to open for limited attendance during Easter week
The ongoing restrictions are an infringement on a person’s right to religious liberty, they said.
'I have heard voices of sorrow and loss': Pope Francis leaves Iraq after historic trip
During the first ever papal trip to Iraq, the Pope called for an end to violence and extremism.
RTÉ to remove 'God is rapist' skit from Player and will review how it made it to air
RTÉ has said the sketch did not meet its broadcast standards.
Poll: Will you attend a religious service this year?
People can attend services online or in person.
No changes to limits for weddings and funerals, places of worship to reopen next Tuesday
As we exit Level 5, people will have been wondering about whether they can attend mass or other religious services.
Declan Ganley takes High Court action over Level 5 restrictions on attending religious services
Ganley has said the right to attend Mass or a similar religious service is protected under the constitution.
RTÉ to broadcast Eid celebration at Croke Park as plans go ahead for 200 guests
Guests at the event will include Minister Roderic O’Gorman, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop Michael Jackson, and Rabbi Zalman Lent.
Major Muslim celebration to be held in Croke Park in the coming month
Croke Park is the preferred setting for the celebration of the next major event on the Muslim calendar.
NPHET unlikely to budge on 50-person limit for Mass and other indoor gatherings
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said it seems “strange” that churches with a capacity of 1,500 would be subject to this restriction.
Funerals of up to 25 attendees permitted from Monday as church services set to resume from 29 June
The provision for funerals and religious services was announced by the Taoiseach today.
Poll: Should churches and other places of worship be allowed to reopen now?
Government guidelines advise that places of worship should not reopen until 20 July.
Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Many people are finding alternative ways to worship amid the Covid-19 crisis.
RTÉ appoints Ailbhe Conneely as its new social affairs and religion correspondent
The role will involve reporting and providing analysis of social affairs and religion issues across RTÉ News channels.
Opinion: Religion is a choice - not an obligation. Let's make religious classes opt-in
Our schools may be Catholic, but young Irish families, increasingly, are not, writes David Graham of Education Equality.
'Father, release his power' - Evangelical leaders pray for Donald Trump in Miami megachurch
Trump spoke to more than 5,000 Christians at the event last night.
Poll: Will you attend a religious service over the Christmas period?
Many people do, even if they don’t normally attend during the year.
Plans to modernise chaplaincies at third level institutions have stagnated, despite major review
A 2015 review found several institutions had no public appointment or tendering procedure for the employment of chaplains.
Race, religion and prejudice: The issues raised at Ireland’s first FGM trial
A married couple were yesterday convicted of allowing female genital mutilation to be carried out on their daughter.
Poll: Do you pray?
Five people have been made saints today by the catholic church.
A British cardinal who helped found UCD is to become a saint today
Pope Francis will create five new saints today.
Older people who go to Mass have better mental health, according to new Irish research
It found that those who attended religious services regularly reported lower depressive symptoms.
Court decides child in foster care can go to Church of Ireland school against wishes of Catholic parents
The child’s parents did not consent to her attendance at the school.
Opinion: If my family pet died I would hold a religious end-of-life ceremony
Pope John Paul II said that ‘animals possess a soul’ and are ‘as near to God as men are,’ writes Diarmuid Pepper.
Mormon church to allow baptism for children of LGBT parents
The church added it wanted to “reduce the hate and contention so common today”.
Catholic priests in Poland burn Harry Potter and Twilight books
Photos show priests carrying a basket of books and other items including an African-styled face mask.