Church leaders, politicians and Celtic pay tribute to Archbishop Tartaglia

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic football club are among those who have paid tribute to the Archbishop of Glasgow following his sudden death at the age of 70. Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recalled the gentle, caring nature of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, while Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of... Read More

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December 12, 2020

Lennon threat was ‘catalyst for change’ in Irish football

The sectarian abuse that forced Celtic legend Neil Lennon to retire from international football marked the “turning point” that transformed the sport in Northern Ireland, the Irish Football Association (IFA) director has claimed. Lennon, a Catholic, was due to lead Northern Ireland out as captain for the first time in a match against Cyprus on... Read More

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September 26, 2020

Neil Lennon wants some ‘middle ground’ in bid to get fans back in stadiums

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to come up with a “smart solution” to get fans back into stadiums. Supporters across Scotland were hoping to make their return to the terraces next month but those plans have been shelved amid a new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the country. The... Read More

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July 18, 2020

Footballers appeal for more support following sectarian abuse

Two top Irish Catholic footballers have appealed to footballing authorities to do more to support players who are subjected to abuse. The call comes from wingers Niall McGinn and James McClean, who both recently opened up about the sectarian abuse they have received throughout their careers. Northern Ireland and Aberdeen winger McGinn, 32, has suggested... Read More

Celebrity Catholics

May 20, 2020

Irish Catholic footballer recalls asking staff to bin hate mail he received following Rangers move

A Catholic footballer has revealed that he received so much hate mail when he joined Glasgow Rangers that he had to ask the club’s front desk staff to open and bin them. Jon Daly became one of the first high-profile Catholic players from the Republic of Ireland to play for Rangers when he moved there... Read More

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January 11, 2020

Old Firm told to unite to beat sectarianism

Glasgow’s Old Firm rivals have been urged to come together in a bid to “stamp out” sectarianism from Scottish football. The call comes after footage emerged on social media showing Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, 23, being subjected to such abuse in Glasgow city centre. The video shows the Colombia international, who joined Rangers on a... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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October 12, 2019

Liverpool legend reveals he almost became Rangers’ first high-profile Catholic signing until Celtic great intervened

Liverpool FC legend Ian Rush almost became Rangers’ first high-profile Catholic signing until a Celtic great stepped in to lure him back to Anfield. Rush, who played for Liverpool from 1980 to 1986 and is still the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, recently revealed that his former teammate and then-Rangers manager, Graeme Souness, had been in... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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August 30, 2019

Legia Warsaw fans unveil giant St John Paul II banner at Rangers clash

Legia Warsaw fans unveiled a huge banner of St John Paul II ahead of last night’s Europa League clash at Ibrox. The Polish supporters later unleashed a series of flares which caused the game to be halted for several minutes as smoke engulfed Ibrox. Former Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc, a devout Catholic nicknamed ‘The Holy... Read More

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August 29, 2019

Scotland manager backs UEFA’s attempt to get to grips with sectarianism

Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes UEFA’s imposed partial closure of Ibrox could help the fight against sectarianism. Clarke spoke out on the subject in February after being subjected to bigoted abuse at Ibrox over his Catholic background while in charge of Kilmarnock. Clarke praised the “very strong” reaction of Rangers chairman Dave King at the... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

August 22, 2019

Celtic’s ‘Holy Goalie’ recalls blessing controversy

Former Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc said he still blesses himself before every match despite the backlash he received after making the sign of the cross during an Old Firm derby. The Polish keeper, who now plays for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, was at the centre of many controversies during his tenure at Celtic, with... Read More

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Church leaders, politicians and Celtic pay tribute to Archbishop Tartaglia

Lennon threat was ‘catalyst for change’ in Irish football

Neil Lennon wants some ‘middle ground’ in bid to get fans back in stadiums

Footballers appeal for more support following sectarian abuse

Irish Catholic footballer recalls asking staff to bin hate mail he received following Rangers move

Old Firm told to unite to beat sectarianism

Liverpool legend reveals he almost became Rangers’ first high-profile Catholic signing until Celtic great intervened

Legia Warsaw fans unveil giant St John Paul II banner at Rangers clash

Scotland manager backs UEFA’s attempt to get to grips with sectarianism

Celtic’s ‘Holy Goalie’ recalls blessing controversy

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