Ireland’s national television station is to drop the Angelus after 53 years, replacing it with videos reflecting “people of all faiths and none”. The Angelus is broadcast daily on RTÉ television at 12pm and at 6pm. It traditionally offers a silent image of the Virgin Mary to allow viewers the time to pray, followed by Read more
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Irish broadcaster found guilty of defaming priest
Friday, May 18th, 2012
Tom Savage, the chairman of Ireland’s Public Service broadcaster RTÉ says that it is inexplicable that the “Mission to Prey” item in Prime Time Investigates programme was allowed to air. The programme wrongfully accused Fr Reynolds of raping a woman and fathering a child in Kenya while a missionary 30 years ago. Referring to the findings Read more
Irish Priest did not father child: TV resignations may follow
Friday, November 25th, 2011
Ireland’s Prime Minister Enda Kenny wants high journalistic standards restored at RTE, Ireland’s National Broadcaster, after its ‘Prime Time Investigates’ current affairs programme made false allegations against Irish Mill Hill priest, Fr Kevin Reynolds. RTE accused Reynolds of fathering a child with a minor while working as a missionary in Africa. Ireland’s Communications Minister, Pat Read more