Primate disappointed Pope Francis will not visit Northern Ireland during WMOF visit

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland said he is disappointed that Pope Francis is not visiting Northern Ireland when he travels to the Republic in August. There was an expectation the pope would visit the North as part of the Ireland trip, but it was confirmed at a press conference on Monday that... Read More

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April 10, 2018

Good Friday Agreement can still ‘transform society and life’, say Primates

The Good Friday Agreement still has the potential to ‘transform society and life for all of us’, the Catholic Primate of All Ireland and his Anglican counterpart have said. In a statement marking the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, and the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh,... Read More

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January 7, 2018

Archbishop sees our sign of peace as one of hope for the future

Christ’s peace is needed now more than ever, the Primate of All-Ireland has said in his New Year’s message. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, made his statement as he voiced his concern and disappointment that some churchgoers were opposed to the sign of peace at Mass. “I have heard that some people apparently do... Read More

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September 30, 2017

Let’s honour heroes of the past with peace today, says primate

The Primate of All-Ireland has urged Irish Catholics and Protestants to become peacemakers, while paying tribute to the Inishowen community who died in the First World War. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, said people should focus on reconciliation and their common suffering rather than previous conflicts. “For decades the fact that Irish Catholics and... Read More

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March 22, 2017

Primate of All-Ireland offers condolences to family of Derry City skipper

The Primate of All-Ireland has offered his condolences to the family and friends of Derry City skipper Ryan McBride following his death at the age of 27. The defender is understood to have died suddenly at home on Sunday 19th March. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, offered his prayers for McBride’s loved ones in... Read More

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March 17, 2017

St Patrick was an ‘undocumented migrant’, says Primate of All-Ireland

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has urged Irish people and those of Irish descent celebrating St Patrick’s Day to remember the plight of migrants. Archbishop Eamon Martin – St. Patrick’s modern-day successor as Archbishop of Armagh – used his message for the 17th March feast to recall that St Patrick was first... Read More

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February 22, 2017

Primate of All-Ireland pays tribute to Cardinal Connell

The Primate of All-Ireland has paid tribute to Cardinal Desmond Connell, the former Archbishop of Dublin, who died on Tuesday 21st February at the age of 90. Cardinal Connell had been ill for some time and died peacefully overnight in his sleep, the Dublin Archdiocese said in a statement on Tuesday. The Primate of All-Ireland... Read More

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November 27, 2016

Irish bishops’ online Advent calendar 2016 launched today

The Primate of All-Ireland has launched a specially commissioned 2016 Advent Calendar on the homepage of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ website, www.catholicbishops.ie, to coincide with the beginning of Advent today, on Sunday 27th November. “The season of Advent marks the beginning of the Catholic year and the time of spiritual preparation for the Lord’s coming... Read More

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October 14, 2016

Pro-lifers savage politicians over attack on Archbishop

Pro-life group the Life Institute has hit back at politicians following their ‘extraordinary’ attacks on the Primate of All-Ireland after he pointed out that the taking of a life at any stage is “gravely morally wrong”. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, made his comments in his message for the Church’s Day for Life in... Read More

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