Roman Catholic Church4 days agoPope Francis begins historic Asia Pacific tripThe Pope will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore over 12 days.4 days agoAsia20 Aug 2024Archbishop Noel Treanor 'loved his roots in Monaghan'Mourners heard of Archbishop Treanor's passion for "social teaching" and his roots in County Monaghan.20 Aug 2024Northern Ireland12 Aug 2024Former Down and Connor Bishop Noel Treanor diesThe archbishop also served in a diplomatic role to the European Union before his death on Sunday.12 Aug 2024Northern Ireland15 Jul 2024Irish politician refused communion over abortion voteColm Burke TD says he was "taken aback" when a priest refused him Holy Communion.15 Jul 2024Europe14 Jun 2024Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at VaticanOther big names, including Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O'Brien, were also present at the audience.14 Jun 2024Europe28 May 2024Pope apologises over reported homophobic slurPope Francis has apologised after an alleged slur he made against gay men became public.28 May 2024Europe28 May 2024Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay peopleThe Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.28 May 2024Europe17 May 2024Controversial Bishop Pat Buckley dies aged 72The outspoken independent Catholic cleric was convicted of conducting sham marriages in 2013.17 May 2024Northern Ireland17 May 2024Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomenaThe new guidelines are expected to tighten the criteria for what counts as a divine apparition. 17 May 2024Europe