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  • 6 Aug 2011
    Ireland and the Vatican - a people's church?

    Some have read the President of Ireland's recent comments on the Vatican and the abuse scandal as an attack on the Roman Catholic Church. But in reality, says Savi Hensman, it reflects divisions within the church, bringing not only judgement but also the hope of renewal. It can also challenge Christians of all traditions to think more deeply about the responsibilities of the laity.

  • 21 Jun 2010
    Irish church leaders welcome Bloody Sunday inquiry verdict

    Catholic Bishops in Ireland are among a whole range of church and community leaders on both sides of the border who have welcomed the outcome of the Savile Enquiry on 'Bloody Sunday'.

  • 17 Feb 2010
    Irish Catholic bishops castigated before meeting with Pope

    Twenty-four Irish Roman Catholic bishops received a tongue-lashing on 15 February from a top Vatican official as they began two days of unprecedented meetings with Pope Benedict XVI and his officials.

  • 11 Jan 2007
    Bishop of Connor elected Primate of All Ireland

    The Rt Revd Alan Harper, Bishop of Connor has been elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland by the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland.