Person: Desmond O’Connell

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Elderly stroke patient’s claims of abuse not adequately checked

THE Diocese of Cloyne failed to adequately investigate claims by an elderly stroke patient that he was abused as a child in a priest’s home after confession.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2011

Did lawyers take the place of Holy Spirit?

RESPONDING to my letter (Irish Examiner, April 23) accusing TP O’Mahony of having a brass neck for claiming the Holy Spirit made a mistake in guiding the cardinals to elect Pope Benedict XVI ...

Fri, 29 Apr, 2005

Rome asks mourning millions to stay away

A sea of humanity filled the streets of the tiny Vatican state last night to pay their last respects to Pope John Paul II.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2005

Government and churchmen in row over Taoiseach's partner

A row broke out today between the Government and senior figures in the country’s two main churches over plans by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and his partner Celia Larkin formally to host a reception at Dublin Castle.

Mon, 14 May, 2001