28th May 2025 in The Iona Blog

The harmful effects of divorce on children is something we are extremely reluctant to discuss probably because it is too close to the bone for many people, especially the adults involved. But if it affects children, then we should discuss...

Dr Angelo Bottone on 23rd May 2025 in The Iona Blog

A major new poll commissioned by The Iona Institute reveals public attitudes towards the Catholic Church, Christianity and religion. This is one of the most wide-ranging polls published to date on the matter. It was carried out by Amarach Research. Here are...

Dr Angelo Bottone on 14th May 2025 in The Iona Blog

In a previous blog, I analysed the latest marriage data from the CSO. What stands out is the fact that (not counting the Covid years), our marriage rate last year dropped to just 3.8 per thousand adults, the lowest level...

Dr Angelo Bottone on 5th May 2025 in The Iona Blog

A new Pew Research Center study offers compelling insights into religious switching worldwide. ‘Religious switching’ includes ceasing to be religious or changing religion. Christianity, particularly in Western and high-income nations, is undergoing significant transformation. The study, spanning 36 countries (excluding...

Dr Angelo Bottone on 1st May 2025 in The Iona Blog

Ireland’s marriage rate has now reached its lowest ever level, not including the years of the pandemic. At 3.8 marriages per thousand adults last year, the rate has fallen below the EU average and is very likely to fall even...

Dr Angelo Bottone on 23rd April 2025 in The Iona Blog

Often overlooked in coverage of the pontificate of Pope Francis (RIP) were his strong comments on the family, the right to life, the dangers of gender ideology and the emerging demographic crisis. Here we have collated some of his thoughts on...