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COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY

Pope Francis Can’t Redeem Irish Catholicism

3/09/2018 - If the Church doesn't embrace the people's demand for change, it'll wither away says Dr Gladys Ganiel.

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POLITICS AND DEMOCRACY

There’s a reason why Northern Ireland has been without a government for more than 500 days – Brexit

3/09/2018 - Brexit has revived the ideologies of Irish nationalism and Ulster unionism, and reignited their most central dispute – continued union with Britain or unification with Ireland says Dr Peter McLoughlin.

Tags: Community and SocietySocial JusticeDemography and IdentityHousing

COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY

Habemus Papam: Comparing the papal visits of 1979 and 2018

11/09/2018 - In light of Pope Francis' visit to Ireland this weekend, Dr Marie Coleman looks at how the Ireland of today has changed since the last papal visit in 1979.

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COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY

After Francis: what’s the future for the church in Ireland?

22/08/2018 - Despite the changes since the last papal visit, Ireland is still a country with high levels of religious commitment amongst young and old says Dr Gladys Ganiel.

Tags: Community and SocietyDemography and Identity

Community and Society

Only the people can now save the Church in Ireland

23/08/2018 - Religion has a potential to bring out the best in us that should not be underestimated says Dr Gladys Ganiel.

Tags: Community and SocietyDemography and Identity