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Gay porn priest is appointed to new parish in Clogherhead, County Louth

Locals shocked at arrival of Fr Martin McVeigh after Tyrone incident

An open letter to the Catholic League on rant against David Bowie video “The Next Day” - VIDEO

Former Hollywood actress who became a Benedictine nun details vocation in new book - VIDEO

First to kiss Elvis Presley on screen but gave it all up for a life of quiet servitude

'The Great Gatsby' author F Scott Fitzgerald’s death and burial another Catholic lesson

F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Atlantic) It is true that ... ...

by Tom Deignan 0

Enda Kenny rejects Dublin Archbishop's claims that new abortion law gives less rights to unborn - VIDEO

Irish leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims made by the Archbishop of Dublin that the proposed new abortion bill for Ireland will give less rights to an unborn child especially in cases where terminations are allowed because of su ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 19

Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass., in November. (CNS/Paul Haring)

MA Bishop Robert McManus’ DUI charges dismissed, licence revoked - VIDEO

Bishop Robert McManus from Massachusetts, the leader of the Worcester Roman Catholic diocese, in Rhode Island, has had his driving license revoked for six months and his drunk driving charge dismissed. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 13

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan says the Catholic Church should be more welcoming to gay men and women – despite his opposition to same-sex marriages.

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan slams Governor Cuomo over abortion bill

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan warned Governor Cuomo to prepare for holy battle if the Democratic lawmaker attempts to strengthen state abortion-rights laws. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 22

Cardinal Keith O'Brien to head for Vatican for several months

Disgraced Cardinal Keith O’Brien leaves Scotland for prayer and penance at the Vatican

Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who resigned from his role of Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh in February amid allegations of sexual misconduct, will be leaving Scotland to take part in a period of spiritual renewal at the Vatic ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 6

Boston's Cardinal Sean O'Malley condemns Taoiseach Enda Kenny's commencement address at Boston College

Cardinal O’Malley’s grave mistake in boycotting Enda Kenny’s Boston College speech

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has made a grave error condemning Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny on abortion and boycotting his commencement speech at Boston College next Monday. ...

by Irish Voice Editorial 33

Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s (right) decision to boycott next Monday’s Boston College commencement because of Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny’s (left) invite has been highly criticized by mem

Boston media bigs slam Cardinal O’Malley over Irish leader boycott

Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s decision to boycott next Monday’s Boston College commencement because of Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny’s invite has been highly criticized by key members of the local media. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 45

Video of three-year-old Colombian boy 'celebrating' Mass becomes online hit

Samuel Jaramillo from Medellin, Colombia A video of a three-year-old Colombian boy dressed in priestly garments celebrating Mass has become an online hit. S ...

by IrishCentral Columnists 0

Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley insults Irish in boycotting Irish leader Enda Kenny - Anger over cardinal’s move over abortion will win Kenny huge support in Ireland

Cardinal Sean O'Malley So much for Cardinal Sean O’Malley the hope of the millions of moderate Catholics worldwide who almost became pope according to ...

by Niall O'Dowd 56

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley to boycott Enda Kenny visit in abortion row

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley is to boycott Irish Prime minister Enda Kenny’s visit to Boston College over Ireland’s move to legislate for abortion. ...

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Irish leader Enda Kenny will feature as Boston College's commencement speaker despite Catholic's protests over his view on abortion law in Ireland

Boston College defends choosing Irish PM Enda Kenny after criticism from Catholic group

A Boston College spokesman has been forced to defend and justify their selection of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as the commencement speaker after hearing criticism from Catholic groups over his stance on Ireland abortion law r ...