David QuinnWhat Catholicism has to say about sex runs counter to the ‘ideology of choice’, writes David Quinn
Category: Opinion
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
A lesson from the road
Fr Ronald Rolheiser finds himself on the Camino de Santiago
Unveiling a new look
Michael KellyA new look The Irish Catholic 125 years on
The Mater has made a regrettable decision
Dear Editor, The decision of the Mater Hospital to comply with the Government’s abortion legislation is regrettable. The statement issued by the hospital does not make it clear whether the decision was taken by the hospital authorities or if the governance structures of the Irish Sisters of Mercy were a party to this decision. In…
RTÉ’s lack of ‘faith’ in ‘religious’ programming
Last week, I encountered the senior executive at RTÉ who is responsible for the religious output. In the course of conversation, I suggested to him that they might consider changing the word ‘religion’ to ‘faith’. He was doubtful. But there were some thoughts that religious programming might be altered to the ‘spiritual’ rather than the…
The Mater Hospital and abortion
Dear Editor, I’m sure that I’m not the only one who is totally baffled and shocked at the news that the Mater Hospital has agreed to carry out abortions in keeping with the Government’s legislation, the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act. Recently, Fr Kevin Doran said that the Mater Hospital could not carry out…
Church too passive on ethical questions
The Church must fight for its institutions or give them up, writes David Quinn