Organisation: Roman Catholic hierarchy

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State Archives: Bishops’ fury over open sale of contraceptives

There was a further portent of change in early February 1985 with the introduction of a new Family Planning Bill, providing for the open sale of contraceptives.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

Francis appoints cardinals to elite ‘elector’ group

Pope Francis yesterday named 20 new cardinals from around the world to the elite group at the top of the Roman Catholic hierarchy, including 15 who can enter a conclave to choose his successor after his death or resignation.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Venezuela: Cardinal angered by pro-Chavez church

A fledgling church that openly backs President Hugo Chavez is raising the ire of Venezuela’s Roman Catholic hierarchy.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2008

Victims group satisfied with Ahern

The One in Four group said tonight it was satisfied by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s explanation of his controversial comments on the Catholic Church.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

‘Mafia’ US bishops slammed

A FORMER US governor yesterday refused to withdraw his remarks likening Roman Catholic bishops to the Mafia.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003