Breda O'BrienPro-life advocates are vindicated in the ‘Savita report’, writes Breda O’Brien
Category: Opinion
Finding a third way between rigorism and laxity
David QuinnWhat Catholicism has to say about sex runs counter to the ‘ideology of choice’, writes David Quinn
Is Pope Francis akin to Italy’s Monarch?
Mary KennyPope Francis is developing the kind of persona, for the Italians, that a much-loved monarch can represent, writes Mary Kenny
The abortion law can be overturned
Dear Editor, I deplore the abortion legislation recently passed by the Dáil. I applaud the work of the Pro Life Campaign, the Life Institute and others for mobilising such impressive numbers in opposition to the law. The way we approach the next phase of the campaign will determine whether or not the law is overturned…
Unfinished business for the Dáil
Nothing is served by belittling Catholicism, says Fr Andrew McMahon
It is wrong to silence Fr Flannery
Dear Editor, The great apostle Paul, whilst imprisoned – whilst in chains – in Rome, could well have thrown in the towel in a state of despair. But no: instead, he exhorted his people – the people of God – to "Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, Rejoice." (Phil. 4:4). Many generations later,…
We should welcome a chance to decide
Why did so few vote in the Seanad Referendum, asks Sarah Carey
Time for Government to get serious about child protection
Michael KellyThe Government needs to get serious about child protection, writes Michael Kelly
Francis in his own words
There is much to digest in the Pope’s words, writes Fr Rolheiser
We must defend faith formation
Dear Editor, The Department of Education has recently invited submissions regarding the teaching of religion in primary schools. Reading the document on the department's website it is clear that unless we make our views known to them before November 22, we are likely to see significant changes in our primary schools in regard to: the…