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Archbishops call for more action from UK government on visas for Ukrainian refugees

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Archbishops unite to press UK government on visas for Ukrainian refugees

Senior church leaders on the island of Ireland have called on the UK Government to do more to help Ukrainian refugees. The all-Ireland primates of the Catholic Church and Church of Ireland came together to urge London to follow the lead of EU ...

16 Mar 2022 at 15:51

National News

Irish archbishop wants to house refugees in Catholic Church's unused buildings

The Catholic Church is exploring whether some of its unused buildings in Ireland can be repurposed to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Primate of Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin said the scoping exercise was at its early stages, but he raised ...

16 Mar 2022 at 16:40

National News

'We can never take peace for granted' - Archbishop asks Irish catholics to pray for Ukraine

Archbishop Eamon Martin is asking Irish catholics to unite with Pope Francis in praying and fasting for Ukraine this Lent. The archbishop made the comments yesterday (Tuesday March 1) ahead of Ash Wednesday today, and is launching a social ...

02 Mar 2022 at 13:41

Local News

People 'of all backgrounds and faiths' held affection for Queen Elizabeth - Archbishop Martin

A statement in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death published by the most senior Catholic representative in Ireland has spoken of the affection people "of all backgrounds and faiths" held for her. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, ...

09 Sept 2022 at 10:45

Northern Ireland

Church leaders visit Rome to mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary

Church leaders from the island of Ireland will attend a seminar in Rome to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. In a shared statement they said the visit is taking place at a time of “great concern for the state of our ...

28 Sept 2023 at 00:01

National News

'Not a something, a someone' - Archbishop speaks out as Seanad debates abortion safe zones bill

An Irish archbishop has described life in the womb as "a someone" rather than "a something". Archbishop Eamon Martin made the comments in a statement today (December 13) ahead of Seanad Éireann's debate on the second stage of the Health ...

13 Dec 2023 at 12:54

Northern Ireland

Archbishop: Empty shell of Donegal blast site echoes emptiness in community

People all over the world are “stunned” by the “tragic and horrific” explosion at a Co Donegal service station that killed 10 people, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has said. Archbishop Eamon Martin visited the ...

10 Oct 2022 at 15:23

National News

'A very dark day' - Archbishop devastated after mummies at Irish church set on fire

A Church of Ireland Archbishop has spoken out after mummies at an ancient Irish church were set on fire. Archbishop Michael Jackson spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning (June 12) following the incident at St Michan's Church in ...

12 Jun 2024 at 12:18

National News

Students in Galway to test new computer game designed to tackle online grooming

Students at Archbishop McHale College in Tuam, County Galway will be the first in the country to test a new computer game designed to inform young people about online grooming. The multi-level quiz-based computer game called ...

16 Sept 2024 at 08:57

National News

Papal tribute to Archbishop Treanor shared with mourners at his funeral

A papal message expressing gratitude for Archbishop Noel Treanor’s “devoted and faithful service” has been shared with mourners at his funeral. The 73-year-old former bishop of the Down and Connor diocese died suddenly ...

20 Aug 2024 at 15:28

Northern Ireland

Archbishop requested Pope Francis visit Northern Ireland as part of 2018 trip

Pope Francis was asked by the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland to visit Northern Ireland as part of his historic 2018 trip to Ireland. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, said he travelled to Rome to ask ...

21 Apr 2025 at 09:35

Northern Ireland

Pope Francis dies aged 88, Vatican announces

Pope Francis has died, a senior Vatican official has said. Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement on Monday: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. ...

21 Apr 2025 at 09:46

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