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# Religion

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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.
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Apr 1st 2019, 12:46 PM
Hiding the fact they're gay and being harassed by other residents: People talk about life in Direct Provision
“One of the guys was very annoying and used to harass me, he always tried to touch me.”
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Mar 10th 2019, 6:59 AM
Poll: How do you feel about religious symbols in hospitals?
A new report has suggested that they be removed if a patient requests it.
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Feb 28th 2019, 9:29 PM
Culture minister: 'Glass ceilings are being broken in many sectors - so why not in the Church?'
The event had to be rescheduled after complaints made to the original venue because of the minister’s role in the Repeal campaign.
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Feb 12th 2019, 8:03 AM
Opinion: Milestone ceremonies provide an alternative for children not making their communion
A humanist alternative to the First Holy Communion means that non-Catholic kids don’t miss out on having a special day, writes Tony O’Donohoe.
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Feb 8th 2019, 7:00 AM
Pope admits that priests and bishops sexually abused nuns
His admission followed a rare outcry last week from the Vatican’s women’s magazine over the sexual abuse of nuns.
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Feb 6th 2019, 3:30 PM
Most people don't support changing hospital names to remove religious references
Locals recently protested the proposed name change of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
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Jan 14th 2019, 12:05 AM
Almost 4% increase in children enrolled in multi-denominational schools
Education Minister Joe McHugh said the figures reflect the changes taking place in the patronage of Irish schools.
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Dec 27th 2018, 11:34 AM
Fr Richard Gibbons: 'When was the last time you did something truly selfless for someone else, even if they didn’t deserve it?'
Fr Gibbons – of Knock – writes about finding the true meaning of Christmas even when things feel hard.
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Dec 24th 2018, 5:30 PM
Ukraine Orthodox priests to establish church independent from Russia
Ukrainian authorities hope it will be a further step out of Russia’s orbit.
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Dec 15th 2018, 10:59 AM
Letter from Albert Einstein calling God a 'product of human weaknesses' sells for record €2.55 million
The letter was written in 1954 to philosopher Eric Gutkind.
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Dec 5th 2018, 8:24 AM
Who is Asia Bibi and why has her case sparked furious protests?
There have been calls for the Pakistani woman to be offered asylum, including in Ireland.
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Nov 24th 2018, 9:00 PM
Laura Whitmore will explore the subject of religion in a new BBC radio Christmas special
The TV presenter said she keeps a bottle of holy water on her dressing table.
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Nov 22nd 2018, 10:14 AM
These are the best and worst countries in the world to be an atheist
The International Humanist and Ethical Union launched its annual Freedom of Thought report this morning.
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Oct 29th 2018, 6:30 AM
More than two thirds of voters want to keep the Angelus
Irish looks to have repealed blasphemy from the Constitution, but voters are keen to keep the Angelus.
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Oct 27th 2018, 2:30 PM
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.
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Oct 19th 2018, 7:00 AM
Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
Get your skates on.
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Oct 9th 2018, 10:20 AM
Vatican refutes claims that Pope Francis covered up US cardinal's misconduct
Pope Francis approved a study into how the US cardinal rose through the ranks of the Catholic Church despite allegations against him.
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Oct 8th 2018, 10:39 AM
Religion to be formally removed as entry-requirement from most primary schools from today
The so-called ‘baptism barrier’ is set to be removed by the Minister for Education today.
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Oct 3rd 2018, 7:53 AM
Boots pharmacy which questioned man about hydrogen peroxide 'discriminated on grounds of race'
The man said he was seen as suspicious “because of the colour of his skin and his beard”.
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Sep 26th 2018, 6:00 AM
Varadkar urges Pope to provide full disclosure on child abuse by priests
Pope Francis is due to visit the country this weekend.
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Aug 24th 2018, 7:25 PM
Halligan says Church teaching on homosexuality 'evil' as LGBT issues under spotlight at RDS
Inside the venue, high-profile US Jesuit Fr James Martin said parishes needed to do more to include LGBT Catholics.
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Aug 23rd 2018, 4:50 PM
Church urges followers to drop the Mormon name
Nelson, 93, said the decision on the proper terminology was revealed to him by God.
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Aug 20th 2018, 9:58 PM
Bishop of Limerick says Catholic Church must acknowledge 'dark' aspects of its history
Bishop Brendan Leahy made his comments ahead of the Pope’s visit to Ireland later this month.
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Aug 15th 2018, 1:52 PM
Half a million have signed up to see the Pope - but how Catholic is Ireland?
Pope Francis will be in Ireland for two days, 25 and 26 August, as part of the World Meeting of Families event.
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Aug 11th 2018, 10:00 PM
Leo Varadkar: 'There will be no burqa ban in Ireland'
Denmark, France and Belgium are just some of the countries that have banned the burqa.
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Aug 5th 2018, 10:15 AM
Irish Prison Service recruiting chaplains to 'encourage and support' inmates
There are vacancies in a number of prisons including Mountjoy.
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Jul 29th 2018, 4:00 PM
Concert for Pope to feature Riverdance, Daniel O'Donnell and 'one of the largest stages ever' in Croke Park
Pope Francis arrives in Ireland on 25 August.
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Jul 19th 2018, 3:15 PM
Israel passes controversial law defining itself as a state of the Jewish people
Critics fear this will spark discrimination against its Arab citizens, which make up 20% of the population.
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Jul 19th 2018, 12:16 PM
Ministers 'hurt' over Presbyterian Church in Ireland's hardline stance on same-sex couples
Over 200 ministers and elders of the Church signed a letter outlining their feelings over decisions made at its 2018 General Assembly.
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Jul 6th 2018, 10:56 AM
Over 70 babies who died at Bethany Home - and one mother - to be named on new memorial stone
The stone will be unveiled next week.
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Jun 24th 2018, 4:00 PM
Catholic Church crisis pregnancy agency to close due to drop in demand
Cura, founded in 1977, is a crisis pregnancy support service associated with the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
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Jun 13th 2018, 7:52 PM
How much do children get on their Communion day and how much do parents spend?
It’s an expensive day all around, but how expensive are we talking?
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Jun 12th 2018, 6:12 AM
'The nun made us put our hands on electrical panels to get an electric shock'
Abandoned, abused and abducted – this is one woman’s Magdalene story.
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Jun 9th 2018, 10:00 PM
Presbyterian Church in Ireland votes against allowing gay couples to be full members
The policy also prevents the children of same-sex couples from being baptised in the church.
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Jun 8th 2018, 1:37 PM
'How can you cheer abortion?': Bishop 'horrified' by referendum celebrations
Alphonsus Cullinan said Catholic Yes voters “should go to confession”.
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Jun 1st 2018, 9:04 PM
Bishop says Catholics who voted Yes have sinned and should go to confession
Meanwhile, Father Brian D’Arcy said that he “wouldn’t like to attribute sin in this manner, at all”.
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May 28th 2018, 8:40 PM
Parents in these 16 areas to be surveyed over demand for non-denominational schools
The government wants 400 multi- and non-denominational schools in place by 2030.
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May 28th 2018, 3:37 PM
Archbishop says he is 'deeply saddened' by referendum result
Eamon Martin, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, has thanked “courageous” pro-life campaigners.
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May 27th 2018, 3:52 PM
Priests ask for an end to referendum campaigning at mass
The Save the 8th campaign says it will not decline invitations.
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May 5th 2018, 10:22 AM
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