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Northern Ireland Census 2021: First results to be published in June

The first results from Northern Ireland’s latest census are set to be published in June. The survey, described as a “mammoth task”, takes place every 10 years and collates information about the general population. One of the aspects which is ...

31 Jan 2022 at 19:22

DerryNow

Religious group told to change location of Foyle Pride protest

A religious group that planned to protest at the end point of the Foyle Pride parade has been told to find another location. United Christian Witness (UCW) had applied to locate preachers at the exact point the Pride parade ended. Live ...

24 Aug 2023 at 11:00

National News

Tens of thousands attend Mass with Pope

Tens of thousands of Hungarians flocked to Budapest’s main square for Pope Francis’s final Mass, gathering on the banks of the Danube as the pontiff wrapped up a weekend visit to the heart of Europe with pleas for a peaceful end to ...

30 Apr 2023 at 09:47

World

Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday Mass after hospital stay

Pope Francis has opened the celebration Mass in St Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, presiding at his first ceremony after his hospital stay for bronchitis. On a cloudy morning, Francis wore a long, ivory-coloured coat as he was ...

02 Apr 2023 at 10:45

Northern Ireland

Church leaders visit Rome to mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary

Church leaders from the island of Ireland will attend a seminar in Rome to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. In a shared statement they said the visit is taking place at a time of “great concern for the ...

28 Sept 2023 at 00:01

National News

Irish president’s Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

Irish President Michael D Higgins has said his thoughts are with the children in Israel and Gaza this Christmas, while also thanking migrants in Ireland who “enrich our culture”. He said nations should “redouble their ...

20 Dec 2023 at 14:36

County Derry Post

Mystery surrounds bible verses in bottles found in the River Bann

Countless plastic bottles containing bible verses have been found in the River Bann near Coleraine, prompting concerns for the environment. The problem only came to light in recent weeks however it is understood it ...

15 Feb 2024 at 13:50

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes arrive in Derry

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14 Oct 2024 at 18:09

Northern Ireland

Large crowds gather to see relics of St Bernadette in Belfast

Large crowds gathered to view the relics of St Bernadette following their arrival in Belfast. Queues formed at St Mary’s Church on Chapel Lane on Tuesday to view the relics. The relics are on tour from ...

15 Oct 2024 at 19:18

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Candlelight Procession for the Visit of the Relic of St. Bernadette

14 Oct 2024 at 17:13

Northern Ireland

Minister honoured after 42 years as chaplain at HMP Magilligan

A prison chaplain who has spent more than 40 years at HMP Magilligan in the north west of Northern Ireland has said he feels incredibly touched to be recognised in the Kings’ Birthday Honours. ...

13 Jun 2025 at 22:30

Northern Ireland

Archbishop of Westminster pays tribute after Pope Francis dies aged 88

The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”. A senior Vatican official announced the pontiff ...

21 Apr 2025 at 10:17

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