A deeply disturbing and important book which will interest and concern anyone who believes in that blessed trinity of modern democracy – openness, transparency and accountability
German cleric appointed papal nuncio to the Baltic countries after period in wilderness following publication of controversial memoir
Rite & Reason: The resurrection is not an event of the past - it contains a vital power permeating this world
As the pontiff apparently seeks to create a more welcoming Catholic Church, a cadre of conservatives become emboldened in airing ferocious criticism
Dr McAleese criticises church at Spirit Unbounded, a lay-led synodal process taking place in parallel with Vatican Synod on Synodality
Rite & Reason: Fr Gabriel Daly was unflinching in his support of his silenced colleagues and defended fearlessly those whom the church silenced
He quickly adopted a lifestyle reminiscent of his humble beginnings in Buenos Aires, seeking to make the Catholic Church less ‘eurocentric’
David Norris, Mary McAleese and Ursula Halligan among those in Ireland hailing change of tone from Vatican
Archbishop says he was put on indefinite leave and effectively fired
In footballing terms, it would perhaps not be unfair to suggest that Benedict’s playing style was Bulgaria 1966 rather than Brazil 1970
In this special edition of In The News, we are joined by our new co-host, Bernice Harrison. We say goodbye for now to presenter, Conor Pope, who resumes his full-time duties as Consumer Affairs Correspondent. Over Christmas and New Year, you may have opted out scrolling through social media or catching up on news stories. However it was eventful two weeks. In this episode, we bring you a round-up of the most noteworthy stories including hospital overcrowding, the death of Pope Benedict and the arrest of misogynist, Andrew Tate. Presented by Aideen Finnegan.
‘We pray that having served as the vicar of your Son on earth, he may be welcomed by him into eternal glory’
Vatican reporter who got the scoop felt ‘physically sick’ when she heard the sudden announcement made in Latin
Police estimate some 100,000 people will attend ceremony for former pope
Civil case involving clerical sex abuse case and the former pope will continue, even after his death
Francis will preside over Benedict’s funeral on Thursday, an event that is drawing heads of state and royalty
Benedict will lie in state until Wednesday evening, with his funeral taking place on Thursday
Ambassador to Holy See likely to be State’s sole official representative at St Peter’s as President not attending
Pope Francis presides at Mass in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of three days of public mourning for predecessor
President Michael D Higgins says Benedict will be remembered for his contribution to peace around the world, including in Ireland
In death as in life, people in Bavaria and beyond remain ambivalent towards Joseph Ratzinger
Pontiff excoriated Ireland’s Catholic bishops for their handling of clerical child sexual abuse allegations but refused to blame Vatican
Pope was a scholar who wished to remain so but had high office thrust upon him
Body of former pope is to lie in state in St Peter’s Basilica from Monday
Benedict is being cared for in a former convent in the Vatican where he has been living since 2013
Photograph taken on December 1st showed Benedict looking exceptionally weak
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
