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# catholic - Thursday 11 April, 2019

Ex-pope Benedict XVI blames clerical sex abuse on 1960s sexual revolution Sex Abuse Scandals

Ex-pope Benedict XVI blames clerical sex abuse on 1960s sexual revolution

Apr 11th 2019, 9:01 PM 40,012 Views 166 Comments

Benedict has written a 6,000-word essay for Klerusblatt, a German monthly magazine for clergy.

# catholic - Friday 15 March, 2019

Diarmuid Martin expresses concern over 'anti-Islamic sentiments being expressed in social media in Ireland' New Zealand

Diarmuid Martin expresses concern over 'anti-Islamic sentiments being expressed in social media in Ireland'

Mar 15th 2019, 4:13 PM 19,625 Views 51 Comments

Martin said that some of this anti-Islamic sentiment came from publications “purporting to be of Catholic inspiration”.

# catholic - Saturday 23 February, 2019

Top Catholic cardinal admits Church files on sex abuse were 'destroyed' Sex Abuse

Top Catholic cardinal admits Church files on sex abuse were 'destroyed'

Feb 23rd 2019, 12:21 PM 18,650 Views 75 Comments

The cardinal was speaking at a landmark Vatican summit on tackling sex abuse in the clergy.

# catholic - Wednesday 6 February, 2019

Pope admits that priests and bishops sexually abused nuns Pope

Pope admits that priests and bishops sexually abused nuns

Feb 6th 2019, 3:30 PM 28,092 Views 62 Comments

His admission followed a rare outcry last week from the Vatican’s women’s magazine over the sexual abuse of nuns.

# catholic - Tuesday 29 January, 2019

External agencies providing sex ed in schools to be regulated in recommended radical overhaul Overhaul

External agencies providing sex ed in schools to be regulated in recommended radical overhaul

Jan 29th 2019, 12:05 AM 11,407 Views 90 Comments

A report launching today calls for a radical overhaul of how sex education is taught in both primary and secondary schools.

# catholic - Sunday 20 January, 2019

US diocese apologises after students mock Native American demonstrator Washington

US diocese apologises after students mock Native American demonstrator

Jan 20th 2019, 1:12 PM 23,941 Views 90 Comments

“I heard them saying, ‘Build that wall, build that wall.’ We’re not supposed to have walls here, we never did.”

# catholic - Thursday 27 December, 2018

Almost 4% increase in children enrolled in multi-denominational schools Education

Almost 4% increase in children enrolled in multi-denominational schools

Dec 27th 2018, 11:34 AM 11,063 Views 96 Comments

Education Minister Joe McHugh said the figures reflect the changes taking place in the patronage of Irish schools.

# catholic - Monday 24 December, 2018

Fr Richard Gibbons: 'When was the last time you did something truly selfless for someone else, even if they didn’t deserve it?' Opinion

Fr Richard Gibbons: 'When was the last time you did something truly selfless for someone else, even if they didn’t deserve it?'

Dec 24th 2018, 5:30 PM 13,977 Views 28 Comments

Fr Gibbons – of Knock – writes about finding the true meaning of Christmas even when things feel hard.

# catholic - Friday 30 November, 2018

Religious books and gifts company Veritas to close 3 retail stores across the country Redundancies

Religious books and gifts company Veritas to close 3 retail stores across the country

Nov 30th 2018, 4:31 PM 24,475 Views 49 Comments

It is not yet known how many jobs will be lost.

# catholic - Saturday 24 November, 2018

Who is Asia Bibi and why has her case sparked furious protests? Blasphemy

Who is Asia Bibi and why has her case sparked furious protests?

Nov 24th 2018, 9:00 PM 30,094 Views 51 Comments

There have been calls for the Pakistani woman to be offered asylum, including in Ireland.

# catholic - Friday 26 October, 2018

Vatican stalls on Belgium bishops' suggestion to allow young married men to become priests Belgium

Vatican stalls on Belgium bishops' suggestion to allow young married men to become priests

Oct 26th 2018, 3:51 PM 15,807 Views 16 Comments

The suggestion of easing the rules on celibacy was raised by the Auxiliary Bishop of Brussels.

# catholic - Saturday 18 August, 2018

US cardinal facing calls to resign cancels appearance at World Meeting of Families Donald Wuerl

US cardinal facing calls to resign cancels appearance at World Meeting of Families

Aug 18th 2018, 4:14 PM 21,935 Views 67 Comments

Donald Wuerl was due to speak on Wednesday.

# catholic - Saturday 11 August, 2018

Half a million have signed up to see the Pope - but how Catholic is Ireland? Papal Visit

Half a million have signed up to see the Pope - but how Catholic is Ireland?

Aug 11th 2018, 10:00 PM 27,601 Views 240 Comments

Pope Francis will be in Ireland for two days, 25 and 26 August, as part of the World Meeting of Families event.

# catholic - Sunday 8 July, 2018

Opinion: 'Parents need to raise their voices in the divestment debate' Read Me

Opinion: 'Parents need to raise their voices in the divestment debate'

Jul 8th 2018, 8:45 AM 23,456 Views 122 Comments

Single-faith religious instruction and all sacramental preparation needs to be parish-based and conducted outside of school hours, writes Peter Gunning.

# catholic - Sunday 3 June, 2018

A Baptist church is getting rid of its statue of Jesus because it's 'too Catholic' South Carolina

A Baptist church is getting rid of its statue of Jesus because it's 'too Catholic'

Jun 3rd 2018, 9:45 AM 22,290 Views 50 Comments

The statue has been outside the church for 10 years.

# catholic - Friday 30 March, 2018

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

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

Mar 30th 2018, 2:06 PM 19,011 Views 59 Comments

The event is frowned upon by the Catholic Church.

# catholic - Thursday 29 March, 2018

Number of Roman Catholic marriages reducing but it's still the most popular type of ceremony Rise In Humanism

Number of Roman Catholic marriages reducing but it's still the most popular type of ceremony

Mar 29th 2018, 5:31 PM 19,684 Views 96 Comments

The average age of grooms in Ireland is 36, while the average age of brides is 34.

# catholic - Tuesday 6 March, 2018

Priests' group calls for statement from Archbishop after welcome to gay parents removed from church video Same-Sex Couples

Priests' group calls for statement from Archbishop after welcome to gay parents removed from church video

Mar 6th 2018, 5:50 PM 18,221 Views 55 Comments

The welcome was was removed from a video supporting the World Meeting of Families.

# catholic - Sunday 18 February, 2018

From The Daily Edge 17 things you'll only know if you grew in a super Catholic household Growing Up Catholic

17 things you'll only know if you grew in a super Catholic household

Feb 18th 2018, 7:00 PM 11,070 Views 6 Comments

When

# catholic - Friday 2 February, 2018

Priests say Mary McAleese being banned from Vatican conference is 'embarrassing' Catholic Church

Priests say Mary McAleese being banned from Vatican conference is 'embarrassing'

Feb 2nd 2018, 10:45 PM 88,213 Views 330 Comments

The inclusion of McAleese on the Voices of Faith speaker panel was opposed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

# catholic - Sunday 10 December, 2017

Poll: Would you like to attend the Pope's mass in Ireland? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you like to attend the Pope's mass in Ireland?

Dec 10th 2017, 9:27 AM 38,387 Views 158 Comments

Pope Francis is set to visit the country next year.

# catholic - Monday 27 November, 2017

Pope Francis arrives in Myanmar on high-stakes visit Rohingya Crisis

Pope Francis arrives in Myanmar on high-stakes visit

Nov 27th 2017, 8:30 AM 6,861 Views 7 Comments

He is expected to address claims of ethnic cleansing in the region.

# catholic - Friday 2 June, 2017

Poll: Should the Angelus be scrapped? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the Angelus be scrapped?

Jun 2nd 2017, 9:29 AM 44,120 Views 247 Comments

Some people think it’s not appropriate in modern Ireland.

# catholic - Thursday 1 June, 2017

Philippines kills 10 of its own soldiers in airstrike meant to hit ISIS Islamic State

Philippines kills 10 of its own soldiers in airstrike meant to hit ISIS

Jun 1st 2017, 7:13 AM 9,672 Views 12 Comments

Security forces have been battling militants in Marawi, a major Muslim city in the predominantly Catholic country.

# catholic - Sunday 28 May, 2017

Philippine authorities ban hanging rosary beads off car dashboards Distraction

Philippine authorities ban hanging rosary beads off car dashboards

May 28th 2017, 8:45 AM 19,855 Views 42 Comments

“With these religious images, drivers feel they are safer, that there is divine intervention and they are being guided and protected.”

# catholic - Tuesday 16 May, 2017

Divided Ireland: 'One side dedicated to making Ireland secular; another preserving Church's influence' Opinion

Divided Ireland: 'One side dedicated to making Ireland secular; another preserving Church's influence'

May 16th 2017, 6:20 AM 1,454 Views 139 Comments

There is a profound, far-reaching division in Irish society, writes Larry Donnelly.

# catholic - Monday 15 May, 2017

Mafia clan and Catholic group busted in migrant scandal Italy

Mafia clan and Catholic group busted in migrant scandal

May 15th 2017, 7:45 PM 19,626 Views 44 Comments

The Arena clan, a family belonging to a powerful crime syndicate, allegedly syphoned off money from the state destined for migrants.

# catholic - Saturday 13 May, 2017

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

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

May 13th 2017, 6:00 AM 29,593 Views 89 Comments

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

# catholic - Sunday 23 April, 2017

Bishop says new maternity hospital should obey rules of Catholic Church Sisters Of Charity

Bishop says new maternity hospital should obey rules of Catholic Church

Apr 23rd 2017, 2:29 PM 40,303 Views 163 Comments

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

# catholic - Sunday 16 April, 2017

From The Daily Edge How Bad Are You At Being Catholic? Quiz

How Bad Are You At Being Catholic?

Apr 16th 2017, 9:30 PM 11,961 Views 8 Comments

We can tell you.

# catholic - Friday 14 April, 2017

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

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

Apr 14th 2017, 12:35 PM 25,360 Views 66 Comments

Men also have their backs whipped.

# catholic - Wednesday 1 March, 2017

Abuse survivor Marie Collins resigns from Vatican commission Resistant To Change

Abuse survivor Marie Collins resigns from Vatican commission

Mar 1st 2017, 1:31 PM 12,706 Views 40 Comments

Collins said that some members of the Vatican hierarchy were unwilling to make changes.

# catholic - Monday 16 January, 2017

Catholic group says 95% of their schools don't have a baptism barrier School Admissions

Catholic group says 95% of their schools don't have a baptism barrier

Jan 16th 2017, 7:46 PM 26,017 Views 260 Comments

As it stands schools are legally permitted to select students based on their religion.

# catholic - Sunday 25 December, 2016

Pope Francis makes mention of abortion during Christmas message Remember The Children

Pope Francis makes mention of abortion during Christmas message

Dec 25th 2016, 9:40 AM 9,827 Views 78 Comments

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

# catholic - Sunday 11 December, 2016

Bombing at Egypt's main Coptic Christian cathedral kills 25 Attack

Bombing at Egypt's main Coptic Christian cathedral kills 25

Dec 11th 2016, 11:00 AM 7,731 Views 96 Comments

The attack came two days after a bomb elsewhere in Cairo killed six policemen.

# catholic - Sunday 18 September, 2016

From The Daily Edge 16 memories anyone who grew up Catholic will recognise The Trocaire Box

16 memories anyone who grew up Catholic will recognise

Sep 18th 2016, 9:41 AM 4,748 Views 2 Comments

Figuring out what you were giving up for Lent on Pancake Tuesday.

# catholic - Wednesday 3 August, 2016

Is a religious education better for students? We took a look Divestment

Is a religious education better for students? We took a look

Aug 3rd 2016, 9:05 PM 11,085 Views 52 Comments

‘Catholic schools are more strict, the academic side of things follows in that pattern then.’

# catholic - Sunday 31 July, 2016

Remembering the woman who stood up to the Catholic Church over mixed marriage Opinion

Remembering the woman who stood up to the Catholic Church over mixed marriage

Jul 31st 2016, 6:00 PM 42,270 Views 101 Comments

Sheila Cloney was caught in the middle of a fight which saw Catholics boycott Protestant businesses, farms and schools.

Pope urges 'drowsy and dull kids' to swap sofas and video games for walking boots Youth Festival

Pope urges 'drowsy and dull kids' to swap sofas and video games for walking boots

Jul 31st 2016, 8:49 AM 10,934 Views 105 Comments

He said, “We didn’t come into the world to ‘vegetate’… We came for another reason: to leave a mark.”

# catholic - Thursday 28 July, 2016

Pope says the world is at war - but religion is not the cause Terrorism

Pope says the world is at war - but religion is not the cause

Jul 28th 2016, 7:29 AM 14,101 Views 163 Comments

Pope Francis said all religions want peace, “it’s the others who want war”.

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