Ailbhe Conneely

Dublin

Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent at RTÉ

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From one Pope to another - what changes will be made?

5 days ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

As one pontificate ends and another begins, what is the next chapter for the Catholic Church? Traditionally, most popes have been diocesan priests and bishops, not members of religious orders. Yet the papacy is now shifting from a Jesuit tradition to an Augustinian one, offering continuity in the pastoral church. Put simply, the Jesuits are known for discernment, global missionary work, and working with the marginalised.
What do we know about Pope Leo?

6 days ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

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Cardinals proceed to further ballot as no pope elected

1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

Black smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel this morning, signalling that the cardinals locked in a conclave have not yet chosen a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church. Thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter's Square waited for smoke to pour from the flue on the chapel's roof, which it did shortly before noon local time (11am Irish time).
Day two of conclave pivotal as serious voting begins

1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

As cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel this morning, there are a number of reasons why the second day of voting in a papal conclave is pivotal. Ultimately, it is when the serious voting begins. The two most recent popes - Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI - were elected on the second day of voting. Considering the size of the current conclave and the length of time it took for smoke to billow from the Sistine Chapel last night, it is not certain an election will happen today.
Seagulls provide levity during conclave at Sistine Chapel

1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

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Cardinals to return to Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

Cardinals will return to the Sistine Chapel today for the first full day of voting to elect a new pope. No cardinal was elected in the first ballot which took place yesterday, resulting in black smoke. Up to four ballots can be cast by the electors each day. The conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis began yesterday evening with crowds waiting three hours in St Peter's Square for a signal from the Sistine Chapel.
Cardinal electors face monumental task at conclave

1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

There is a monumental task facing cardinal electors in the coming days choosing the next spiritual leader of the 1.4 billion catholic faithful worldwide. It's a decision - arguably a burden - that weighs heavily on some more than others and particularly significant to those for whom it’s their first conclave. 133 cardinal electors from 70 countries across five continents are participating in the historical event, which is the largest and most international in the history of conclaves.
Abuse, reform and finances among issues facing next pope

1 week ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

As cardinals file into the Sistine Chapel this week, those who believe they may be in with a shot of becoming the 267th pope, will have considered their priorities as leader. While much weight is placed on the fact that Pope Francis appointed over 100 cardinals during his pontificate, it does not mean his successor will reflect his pontificate. Pope Francis' successor will inherit a Church facing an array of challenges from the outset.
Action needed on silence around child sex abuse

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

Societal silence around child sexual abuse needs to be addressed, according to the support charity One in Four. A RED C poll commissioned by the organisation found that 90% of people believe that Irish society has failed to address the issue. The attitudinal research funded by Community Foundation Ireland is the first of its kind in relation to child sexual abuse. The report says child sexual abuse cannot continue to be viewed as something confined to the past or to certain institutions.
Former bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey dies

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Ailbhe Conneely

Former Bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey, who resigned in April 2002 over failing to address allegations of clerical sexual abuse in the diocese, has died. The allegations resulted in an inquiry into child sexual abuse known as the Ferns Report. Dr Comiskey resigned over claims that he did not report allegations that Fr Sean Fortune had abused a number of children while Dr Comiskey was in control of the Ferns diocese.