Mgr Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, marks 40th anniversary of the Catholic Communications Office in Maynooth.

“Adult faith formation is a vital element in the future development of our Catholic faith” - Bishop John Fleming, Chancellor.

Primate suggests Maynooth offer a theology course specifically tailored for those working in Church communications and religious affairs.

Some concerns that new programme will "adversely affect religious instruction and a faith-based school’s characteristic spirit.”

Religions must respect legitimate autonomy of the secular order. Imposing a political programme in the name of God is making yourself into God.

Former president, Mary McAleese, presents “the story of a great Irish monk” who “literally changed the fate and faith of Europe” in the dark ages.

Northern bishops highlight how motion was "completely silent" on the "vital issue" of respect for individual religious conscience and protections for Churches.

The arrests come days before the publication of two books by Italian journalists on Vatican finances based on confidential information.

Archbishop says Pope strongly criticised those in the Church who judge with superiority and superficiality difficult cases and wounded families.

Group's efforts to free the victims of new forms of slavery, rehabilitate them, and unmask the traffickers and those who create this market praised.

“Coercion is the core of the policy. Instituting a two-child policy will not end forced abortion or forced sterilisation” - Women’s Rights Without Frontiers.

Financial surplus of €616,091 recorded in 2014 compared to deficit of €103,076 in 2013.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the World Priest apostolate, Archbishop describes it as an affirmation of the men who commit their lives to the Lord.

Trócaire commits an initial €400k to support communities impacted by quake in Pakistan and launches emergency appeal for donations.

"To know that the Holy Father is with us even when the Government does not appear to be with us, that is why we are so religious.”

Phone networks have been badly damaged which is hampering the communication of information about the scale of the casualties and damage.

“We are being confronted with a human tragedy that requires a generous political and church partnership to help meet the needs of these vulnerable people."

Pope warns of followers of Jesus who are able to speak about him but live far from his heart, which is reaching out to those who are wounded.

Synod Fathers call for a more welcoming Church for cohabitating couples and Catholics who have divorced and civilly remarried.

The synod faced the “delicate task of trying to balance mercy and truth, doctrine and pastoral care, justice and forgiveness” - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Bishop Liam MacDaid of Clogher and Archbishop Eamon Martin pray for 43 dead in French crash as appeals made for safe driving in Ireland this weekend.

The website which had shown retouched photos of a purported meeting between Japanese doctor and Pope Francis has removed the images.

"The building of mutual relationship, respect and understanding, recognition and valuing of identity is possible."

Archbishop Martin tells Synod press conference Church must accompany vocation of marriage just as it accompanies vocation to priesthood.

Bishop notes "serious decline in vocations to the ministry" in those Churches that do not ordain women.

Church of Ireland archbishop describes Jesuit priest as "a sign of ecumenical respectfulness and a form of spiritual reconciliation in a post-Troubles Ireland".

If euthanasia becomes normalised, people who may not appear to have quality of life may feel pressurised to end their lives - Emily O'Reilly.

Louis and Zélie Martin are the first married couple with children to become saints in Church history.

Irish missionary, Fr Eddie Murphy, believes the papal visit will highlight the extent to which the Church in Africa is dynamic and still growing.

The canonisation of married couple Blessed Louis and Zèile Martin, parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux, is the first in the history of the Church.