Ireland: Mgr. Martin (Bishops’ President) decries “amnesty” decided in London for Troubles-related crimes. “Deep hurt, betrayal of trust”

Shocking report on unmarried mothers in Ireland. President of Catholic bishops: “the Church was clearly part of that culture. I apologise.”

A shocking report on institutions where unmarried mothers and children were taken in from 1920 to 1998 was released yesterday.…

Europe. Coronavirus: Advent online but not “virtual”

Christmas season traditions are being reshaped because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, Europe as a whole is marked by the willingness…

Ireland: Diocese of Dublin, online donations to ensure families have food on the table this Christmas. 100 places for the homeless

Apple: European Court, the EU Commission’s decision about Irish tax rules that would give an advantage to the American giant has been annulled

Ireland: mgr. Martin, may grandparents share their stories with their grandchildren to arouse a “view of 2020”

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Ireland, appeal from Church leaders. “Protecting one another from unseen enemy”. Gratitude to health workers, applause from balconies

Brexit and the Irish border. Bishop Eamon Martin (Irish Bishops): “The peace process must not break down”

Eamon Martin, Primate of All-Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, a diocese whose territory is spread across both Eire and Northern…

European elections: Czech Republic and Ireland go to the polls. Irish also voting in divorce referendum. The Church’s objections

European elections: Irish bishops encourage participation of all citizens for “a Parliament upholding the values on which the EU is built”

Pope Francis: appointment of Mgr. Eamon Martin as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dromore, Ireland