Cathal BarryMr President and Vice Presidents, Members of the European Parliament, All associated with the work of this Institution, Dear Friends, I thank you for inviting me to address this institution which is fundamental to the life of the European Union, and for giving me this opportunity to speak, through you,…
Month: November 2014
New archbishop looking to the future
Courtney McGrailArchbishop Dermot Clifford, Bishop Kieran O’Reilly SMA and papal nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown pictured at the announcement that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation, on the ground of age, of Archbishop Clifford as Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, and has appointed Bishop O’Reilly of Killaloe to replace him. Photo: John McElroy
Language of the past needs to be interpreted in context
Mary KennyInvestigating the history is often like ‘swimming through treacle’, writes Mary Kenny
Telling the story of the ‘Great Reformer’
The most important story of Pope Francis is just beginning, says papal biographer Austen Ivereigh
‘If the Church is alive, it must always surprise’
The Irish Catholic carries exclusive extracts from The Great Reformer by Austen Ivereigh, the most authoritative biography of the Pope yet. The book will be published in Ireland on December 4.
Hope Pope’s Turkey trip can show Islam’s peaceful aspect
Pope’s visit welcomed by Muslim leaders
African cardinal is added to leadership of next family synod
Small changes made ahead of next year’s meeting
Vatican raffles Papal gifts to raise money for poor
Church follows example of Catholic parishes
Armagh Diocesan Cursillo prepares for Christmas
Mags GarganAnnual Mass to be hosted at the beginning of December
Sacred music and song in Armagh’s cathedral
Choirs and local singers to participate in pre-Christmas celebrations