Ireland

Riots in Dublin, social unrest explodes on the green isle
IRELAND

Riots in Dublin, social unrest explodes on the green isle

The criminal act of an immigrant, who stabbed three children, triggered violent protests even the police struggled to contain. But, it is just the tip of the iceberg of the growing social tension caused by the disintegration of Irish society.


Abortionist fury engulfs Ireland
LIFE

Abortionist fury engulfs Ireland

Parliament has just rejected an amendment to guarantee palliative care for foetuses which have survived late abortions, whereas abortion groups are pushing for easier access to abortion in a country that already guarantees one of the most liberal legislations in Europe.


Ireland, virus used to forbid Communions and Confirmations
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Ireland, virus used to forbid Communions and Confirmations

It’s months now that the Dublin government has kept a ban on celebrating First Communions and Confirmations under the pretext of avoiding the festivities that follow. The bishops denounce an attack on religious freedom, but it is also a testimony of how increasingly anti-Catholic Ireland has become.


Oliver Plunkett, the last Irish martyr in England
SAINTS AND GASTRONOMY / 6

Oliver Plunkett, the last Irish martyr in England

Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland, he lived through the English persecutions in Ireland in the 17th century and was condemned in England to a death of horrific cruelty. Beatified by Benedict XV in 1920, he was later canonised by Paul VI in 1975, and is an example of fidelity to one's vocation and task.
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Mass banned, what happened to "Catholic" Ireland?
COVID-19 AND CHURCH

Mass banned, what happened to "Catholic" Ireland?

Ireland will be allowed to celebrate Mass again from May 10, that is after the total closure of all churches for seven months, including sanctions for "rebel" priests. It’s a unique case in Europe, which combines a contemptuous government and submissive bishops. This is the story of what happened.