"We live in a world where the name of God is used to foster attitudes and deeds which could not be farther away from the real identity of God.”

"We live in a world which is often harsh and violent. We have witnessed horrific, hate-filled violence and retaliation on our streets again," Archbishop of Dublin.

“At a time like this I realise that any words of mine are totally inadequate. The enormous tragedy that has struck this family has stunned us all into silence."

The instinct would, understandably, be to pull back and close in on ourselves but that would give in to those behind such attacks, who want separation, mistrust and fear.

"Let us pray that there can be an end to such terror attacks and hope for a future in which peace and security will prevail over violence & loss of human life."

“There are no adequate words in the face of such pain” - Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry.

“Even at this late stage, the remaining families can experience the consolation of being able to offer a Christian burial to their loved ones”.

The Church will not be reformed by the cries from outside of those who do not believe: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin.

“We must commemorate 1916 in a way that respects all past differences and does not glorify violence retrospectively" - Bishop John Buckley.

Ceremony can be watched live on EWTN Television or on the Vatican Television livestream from 19.30 Irish time.

“Patrick did not play on differences but knew that faith could build bridges rather than walls” – Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry.

“They had courage in abundance to follow their patriotic convictions. But they also drew courage from their faith to know how to live life and face death” - Bishop Leahy.

"His missionary dedication reminds you, dear newlyweds, of the importance of the Christian education of your children."

We cannot think of Patrick - the captive, the slave in exile, the undocumented, the migrant - without acknowledging the enormous humanitarian challenges facing so many.

Italian newspaper reports Cardinal Kasper as stating that in a “few days” a document of about “two hundred pages will be released”.

“As a society, let us be more determined than ever to work for peace and for the good of each other” - Bishop Noel Treanor.

“He will be a great loss to the Diocese of Limerick but he will play a huge role in the formation of many future priests”: Bishop Leahy.

Primate of All Ireland to celebrate Mass in Armagh this evening for Blessed Teresa and for her four Sisters killed with 12 co-workers in Yemen on 4 March.

"People of belief and people with a secular inspiration must learn again to how speak with one another constructively and respect one another."

An Leabhar Aifrinn will be published by Veritas later this year and has been hailed by Bishop Martin Drennan, chair of the bishops' Council for Liturgy.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols and We Are Church Ireland commend Pope on the vitality and freshness that he has sustained over the past three years.

“Intentionally bringing on the death of a patient, even if he asks for it, does not constitute caring for him.”

Friary was chosen as venue for the launch due to the Capuchins’ central role in 1916 and in ministering to the leaders before their execution.

Bishops begin preparations for the 9th World Meeting of Families which will take place primarily in Dublin but also throughout Ireland.

Church needs to challenge the consumer society which benefits from selling 'things' offering ‘salvation’ on the surface but neglect the inner reality of people’s lives.

It is “important for us to see some of these psychological dysfunctions in society as the manifestation of, perhaps, an underlying spiritual dysfunction”.

“There is a whole world out there and I think it is very important that we don’t become holy huddles with our own people and our own groups."

“What was it about the life she had lived that made her into the person she was at 100 years of age - so vital and energetic and joyful and generous.”

CofI Archbishop of Dublin and senior clergy “very happy” with the outcome of negotiations over Easter ceremonies in Dublin's cathedrals.

Private journal of spirituality of former UN Secretary General shows how he was grappling with how spirituality can become a guiding force in the lives we lead.