The Irish Times

Pope urged to address human rights issues during visit to Africa

Papal visit began in Mozambique, where he spoke about ‘fraternal reconciliation’

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 20:58

A nation’s favourite son: John Paul II’s legacy in a divided Poland

Both sides of the political spectrum claim the late pope as their own

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00

Opinion poll shows Irish favour a more liberal, less dogmatic, Catholic Church

Large majorities want end to rigid teaching on celibacy, women priests, contraception, same-sex marriage

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 05:00

Pope sends clear, strong message on sex abuse

Francis gives go-ahead for archbishop to be tried on paedophilia charges

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 21:27

Pope Francis makes history by excommunicating Mafia

No previous pontiff has taken ultimate sanction against Italian organised crime

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

Popes, politics and sainthood the backdrop to improved relations between Vatican and Ireland

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00

Events around Ireland honour new saints

People celebrate the canonisations around the country in a variety of ways

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00

Diarmuid Martin praises role of new saints

‘Saints ... are witnesses as to how we should try to live’

Sun Apr 27 2014 - 11:20

John Paul II: tainted saint?

The late Polish pope and another former pontiff, John XXIII, will be canonised in Rome in a fortnight’s time. Many people, uncomfortable with John Paul’s ideologies and allegiances, are unhappy about the speed of his sainthood

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00

Theft of pope blood linked to Satanism

John Paul II relic and crucifix stolen from church in Abruzzo, Italy

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 16:42

Date set for canonisation of John Paul II and John XXIII

Former popes to be declared saints in Vatican next April

Mon Sept 30 2013 - 11:38