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Some church teaching is 'rancid' and must be updated, says Mary McAleese

Some church teaching is 'rancid' and must be updated, says Mary McAleese

The former president was speaking on a podcast with students at her former school

McAleese husband’s contacts with UDA took on ‘life of own’, ambassador was told

McAleese husband’s contacts with UDA took on ‘life of own’, ambassador was told

More than 1,100 official files at the Public Record Office in Belfast have been opened to the public under the 20-year rule.

‘A truly great soul’: Sister Stan’s life celebrated at her funeral

‘A truly great soul’: Sister Stan’s life celebrated at her funeral

Mourners have heard how the Focus Ireland founder was a ‘powerhouse of good’ and a formidable woman.

Social activist Sister Stan remembered at funeral mass in Dublin

Social activist Sister Stan remembered at funeral mass in Dublin

Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades but says she now supports Irish unity

Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades but says she now supports Irish unity

McAleese supports ‘yes’ votes in family and care referendums

McAleese supports ‘yes’ votes in family and care referendums

Full integration of GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association planned by 2027

Full integration of GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association planned by 2027

Full integration of GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association planned by 2027

Full integration of GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association planned by 2027

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Former president of Ireland Mary McAleese is chair of the Steering Group for Integration

British government tried to stop Mary McAleese attending Omagh event without Queen

British government tried to stop Mary McAleese attending Omagh event without Queen

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

A British diplomat said then-prime minister and Tony Blair and Queen Elizabeth II could face ’embarrassment’ by not attending the memorial.

Mary McAleese welcomes Pope Francis' recent comments on same-sex couples

Mary McAleese welcomes Pope Francis' recent comments on same-sex couples

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Prof McAleese acknowledged that this was not a change to the Catholic definition of marriage.