What Irish people think of the Church, Christianity and religion


A major new poll commissioned by The Iona Institute reveals public attitudes towards the Catholic Church, Christianity and religion. This is one…

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By Dr Angelo Bottone

The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have warned that the future of Catholic care homes and hospices is in doubt if the assisted suicide legislation currently before parliament is passed because they may be forced to comply with its...

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The number of children that young couples are planning to have has plunged in the last 10 years in the US, according to new research. The decline is particularly evident among young women. This will worsen the coming demographic crisis....

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The House of Commons has just voted to decriminalise self‑induced abortions up to birth. What this means is that a woman can abort her child at any stage up to birth and not face criminal penalties. This shocking decision is...

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has raised the alarm about falling fertility rates worldwide, highlighting the many barriers faced by people who want to have children. In a new report, The Real Fertility Crisis, UNFPA argues that declining birth...

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A new “soft opt-out” organ donation law will take effect from June 17th. Under this legislation, the State will be allowed to remove your organs upon death without your explicit consent, unless you registered a request to opt out. When the...

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The harmful effects of divorce on children is something we are extremely reluctant to discuss probably because it is too close to the bone for many people, especially the adults involved. But if it affects children, then we should discuss...

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Care beds must increase by at least 60pc by 2040, says ESRI


The number of long-term residential care beds and home support hours for older people will need to increase by at least 60pc and maybe as much as 94pc, in the…

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Pope John Paul II’s Gospel of Life at 30 – A talk by Maria Steen

On Saturday May 3, 2025, Maria Steen (pictured) delivered a talk called “Evangelium Vitae at 30 – Pope John Paul…

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