# Religion

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# Our Lady's Grove

Five acres of Dublin school grounds to be sold by religious order

“It feels like the school’s being stripped back,” one parent said.

28.6k

May 25th 2017, 9:46 PM

# Vatican visit

Climate Bells: The gift Michael D Higgins gave Pope Francis today

President Higgins was expected to discuss ‘issues of global importance’ with the Pope in the Vatican today.

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May 22nd 2017, 4:40 PM

# Mountjoy Prison

Chalice given back to Spike Island after 134 years in Dublin

When the island ceased to be a prison in June 1883 the chalice was taken to Mountjoy Prison.

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May 15th 2017, 8:16 PM

# Faith

Ireland's first ever beatification to take place in Dublin this morning

The ceremony will make a formal request for the beatification of Dublin man Fr John Sullivan, who died in 1933.

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May 13th 2017, 6:00 AM

# George Lemaitre

Vatican celebrates big bang theory to dispel 'science conflict'

The head of the Vatican Observatory said people can believe in both God and the big bang theory.

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May 9th 2017, 2:38 PM

# The Meaning of Life

Simon Harris says Ireland's blasphemy laws are 'silly' and 'embarrassing'

It’s been suggested by experts that our current blasphemy laws are ‘unenforceable’.

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May 8th 2017, 12:25 PM

# religious bias

Trump's travel ban will face a key test today

His administration has tried to bar travellers from six Muslim-majority countries entering the US.

14.5k

May 8th 2017, 7:57 AM

Voices

Religion in schools: 'My son comes home saying things like, 'God makes it rain''

For many parents the real problems begin once their child has secured a place in school.

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May 7th 2017, 9:30 AM

# Patronage

Two new Educate Together primary schools announced for Dublin

The four new schools will be able to cater for up to 1,728 pupils.

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May 6th 2017, 3:02 PM

# Meaning of Life

Gardaí 'not commenting' on complaint of blasphemy against Stephen Fry

Fry faces a maximum fine of €25,000.

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May 6th 2017, 12:22 PM

# Pakistan

Boy killed after mob tries to lynch Hindu man charged with blasphemy

The mob attacked a police station in Balochistan, Pakistan where the Hindu man was being detained.

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May 5th 2017, 8:41 AM

# dáil prayer

Here's what TDs think about being made to stand for a daily Christian prayer

It’s proposed the prayer will be followed by 30 seconds of silent reflection.

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May 3rd 2017, 12:44 PM

# Faith

Religion and health care: What role does the Catholic Church play in Irish hospitals?

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin is seeking his own removal as chair of Holles Street.

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Apr 30th 2017, 7:30 AM

# disciplinary action

First openly lesbian bishop in US Methodist Church may lose her job

Bishop Karen Oliveto’s civil marriage to another woman violates church law that bars clergy who are “self-avowed practicing homosexuals”.

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Apr 29th 2017, 10:00 AM

# Sisters of Charity

Bishop says new maternity hospital should obey rules of Catholic Church

Health Minister Simon Harris has insisted the hospital will be independently run.

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Apr 23rd 2017, 2:29 PM

# destructive sect

Russia moves to ban 'extremist' Jehovah's Witnesses by seizing group's property

The group said it would appeal the decision to the European Court of Human Rights.

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Apr 20th 2017, 8:06 PM

# secrets of fatima

Two children who supposedly saw the Virgin Mary are to be made Saints by the Pope

Jacinta and Francisco Marto were said to have seen her in Portugal in 1917.

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Apr 20th 2017, 11:52 AM

# strong criticism

Religious order that owes millions to abuse survivors given ownership of new maternity hospital

A new company will be set up to govern the new maternity hospital.

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Apr 18th 2017, 2:17 PM

# building a life

The secret life of the Amish-Mennonite community in Waterford

The religious group has been in Dunmore East for 25 years.

95.6k

Apr 16th 2017, 8:30 PM

Voices

'Ireland is slowly discarding its age-old loyalty card attitude toward established religions'

Laws, government policies and the public funding of services should benefit all members of Irish society, writes Terry Flynn.

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Apr 16th 2017, 3:30 PM

# devotees

Devotees nail themselves to crosses at Philippines' annual Good Friday ceremony

Men also have their backs whipped.

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Apr 14th 2017, 12:35 PM

# Census 2016

One in 10 Irish people say they have no religion, the second largest group behind Roman Catholics

Births, deaths and everything in between: Here’s what you need to know about Census 2016.

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Apr 6th 2017, 11:18 AM

# Shifting Demographics

Islam is set to have as many followers as Christianity by 2060

Islam has 1.8 billion followers, but a Muslim baby boom is expected.

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Apr 6th 2017, 8:21 AM

# Jerusalem

'The colour of hope': Tomb of Jesus restored to former glory in time for Easter visitors

Religious leaders in traditional robes addressed a ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre yesterday.

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Mar 23rd 2017, 6:05 AM

# Keep Up With The Colossians

Pope tells young people to resist 'false' social media and reality TV

“Be the protagonists of your history; decide your own future.”

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Mar 21st 2017, 10:43 PM

# Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Tomb of Jesus Christ completes €3.7 million renovation

The church contains the area where Jesus is believed to have been crucified.

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Mar 21st 2017, 9:16 PM

# Religion

EU court rules companies can ban staff from wearing headscarves

The court said it does not constitute “direct discrimination” if a firm has an internal rule banning the wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign.

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Mar 14th 2017, 10:53 AM

# Religion

Most people agree with the Angelus being broadcast on TV and radio

Six in 10 people are happy with things as they are.

16.7k

Mar 13th 2017, 11:35 PM

# Casey

Controversial bishop Eamonn Casey has died aged 89

He resigned as Bishop of Galway in 1992.

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Mar 13th 2017, 5:05 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the State take over hospitals owned by the Catholic Church?

There have been calls for the hospitals to be handed over, amid criticism in relation to compensation owed to abuse victims.

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Mar 13th 2017, 8:37 AM

# shortage

Pope Francis says he may consider allowing married men to become priests

Many in the Roman Catholic Church believe a new path to ordination should be opened.

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Mar 10th 2017, 8:23 PM

# Catholic Church

Former Archbishop of Dublin Desmond Connell dies aged 90

He died after a long illness.

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Feb 21st 2017, 9:14 AM

# behind the veil

An Irishwoman on converting to Islam: 'It excited me. It wasn't anything I thought it was'

We spoke to a Waterford woman about why she converted to Islam and the benefits of wearing a hijab.

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Feb 5th 2017, 9:00 PM

# spirituality on sale

Japan ignoring traditional temples as rent-a-monk service surges in popularity

Demand for the monk delivery service has risen sharply since 2013.

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Feb 5th 2017, 11:30 AM

# falling attendance

Huge Finglas church to close its doors

The Church of the Annunciation will be demolished to make way for a much smaller church.

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Feb 3rd 2017, 9:48 AM

# the vatican

Controversial Roman Catholic group Opus Dei names its new leader

Fernando Ocariz will be the fourth chief of the organisation.

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Jan 24th 2017, 1:56 PM

# mail bag

'When the blood flows from abortion, Satan has his day' - Citizens' Assembly letters go online

Some 8,000 submissions were made to the assembly online and about 5,500 by post

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Jan 7th 2017, 12:01 AM

# belief

'I recalled the two moments in my life when God spoke directly to me'

In an extract from his autobiography, South African cricketing legend AB de Villiers discusses his faith.

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Dec 27th 2016, 9:00 PM

# remember the children

Pope Francis makes mention of abortion during Christmas message

The Pontiff asked people to remember those “not allowed to be born”.

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Dec 25th 2016, 9:40 AM

# take me to church

Poll: Will you attend a religious service today?

It’s Christmas Day AND a Sunday,

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Dec 25th 2016, 8:00 AM