The abortion bill being proposed by the Irish government is the best that can be achieved on this incredibly difficult issue.

Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny has responded to threats from the Catholic Church over the abortion debate – and reminded Cardinal Sean Brady that he has a duty to legislate for limited abortion.

The president of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has apologized to the Catholic Diocese in Pittsburgh who were gravely offended by a female student who dressed up as a “Naked Pope”, while passing out condoms at the annual art school parade.

A homeless man in Dublin has pleaded not guilty, by reason of insanity, to the charge of arson of a Catholic Church at Christmas, causing $5.2 million (€4m) in damages.

A leading Church of Ireland cleric has turned down the job as Bishop of Meath and Kildare just days before his ordination – after admitting to an affair with a woman on the eve of his own wedding.

Catholic bishops are to write to the Northern Ireland Assembly in opposition of the legalisation of the same-sex marriage motion which is to be debated by the Assembly in Stormont on Monday, 29 April, 2013.

Admitting that Ireland has become a 'post Catholic' nation, Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin told a New York audience that the renewal of the Church depends on an effort by the laity to overcome clericalism and witness the Christian message in a secular society themselves.

The National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSCCCI) has published audits of several dioceses and states that the now retired bishop of Clogher, Joseph Duffy, repeatedly missed opportunities to prevent clergy from abusing children.

The incoming head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has vowed to restore faith amongst his flock after his full ordination.

Pope Francis is making a reputation for himself as a frugal man who will forgo the luxuries associated with his office. Gone are the signature Prada red shoes, the ermine fur and the fabulous robes and golden thrones of his predecessor Pope Benedict.

The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Michael Jackson, believes that sectarianism is 'alive and well' in Dublin.

Cardinal Sean Brady, Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, has spoken in his Easter message of his visit to the Vatican for the election of Pope Francis.

Some 23 primary schools across the country are set to lose their Catholic Church patronage and will most likely transfer to the multi-denominational Educate Together schools.

The Dublin actor, Gabriel Byrne, who trained in a seminary for five years where he was sexually abused, has said the Catholic Church is a “force for evil” that once drew inspiration from Hitler’s Nazis.

Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan has publicly stated that the Catholic Church should be more welcoming to gay men and women – despite his opposition to same-sex marriages.

Ireland’s most powerful Catholic leader has slammed abortion and euthanasia in his annual Easter address.