Commemoration of 1916 and Battle of the Somme will provide "opportunities for us to deepen our understanding of who we are as a people."
2016 commemorations have the potential to stimulate much-needed reflection on where we are as a society and what we want to achieve for the future.
“Men, women and children suffer because of weapons of mass destruction and we fail to respond, seduced by weapons of mass distraction.”
Place Jesus at the centre of our life and know it is our responsibility to protect him, Pope tells pilgrims gathered for final Wednesday audience of 2015.
Pope tells 30,000 attending European Meeting of Young Adults that mercy “will guide you not only to receive it in your lives but also to be close to those who are in distress".
Fr Dhiya Azziz is believed to have been abducted on his way back to his parish for Christmas after a brief visit to his family in Turkey.
"I heard figures recently suggesting that the average 16 year old in Great Britain is more likely to have a iPhone at home than their dad" - Bishop Donal McKeown.
“A strategy is needed to ensure that every household and family in Ireland has an income which is adequate to meet their needs."
Diocese "has an ancient and proud heritage whose roots stretch back almost one and a half thousand years preceding even its spiritual father, St Columba.”
Ireland “cannot claim to be a progressive society if we choose to leave so many in poverty” - Bishop William Crean of Cloyne.
“The world urgently needs to bring peace to Syria to stop the completely unacceptable suffering of the Syrian people" - Éamonn Meehan, Executive Director, Trócaire.
Drogheda-born Fr Richard McCullen led the worldwide congregation of Vincentians from 1980 until 1992.
"By destabilising marriage we are rapidly eroding the social structure on which humanity depends" warns Dr Michael Neary of Tuam.
Young singers travel to Rome today to participate in the 40th International Congress of Pueri Cantores.
“Minister Simon Harris’ comments show Government’s blinkered approach to abortion.”.
Year of Mercy should contribute not just to the life of the Church but to secular culture, says new secretary to Pontifical Council for Culture.
“It is one of the few movements really reaching out to the under eighteens. We want to reach young people as early as possible and share this good news with them.”
The donated 'unwanted' gifts will ensure that people who are struggling with life will get a small token of cheer next Christmas.
May the blessings of Christmas enlighten your journey and bring you peace. Beannachtaí na Nollag oraibh go léir.
A ‘Mercy’ Christmas challenges us to ask whether we have done enough to make peace, to help relieve poverty, hunger, homelessness and the plight of refugees.
Ireland’s understanding of God is becoming “increasingly ambiguous” Archbishop Diarmuid Martin warns in Christmas homily.
Marriage Counsellor warns couples not to put themselves under pressure to provide the perfect family, the perfect Christmas and perfect presents.
Bishop of Ossory says it is hard to wish a 'happy Christmas' knowing it will not be a happy Christmas for the sick, the unemployed, the bereaved, the troubled.
The Christmas story gives us guidance on how to shape “our own shared humanity” looking to the future.
Bishops refer to 1916 centenary commemorations and the coming general election in Christmas messages.
“No-one should have to fear a brick through their bedroom window, abuse when going to the local shop or discrimination of any form" - ICI.
Al-Shabab massacre foiled as Muslim bus passengers face down Islamist gunmen and stand in solidarity with Christians.
I have an “obligation to the people who work with me and to the truth to clarify these things” church leader explains.
The SVP highlights barriers to low income families: lack of money, inadequate access to career guidance and few role models.
“Personally I’ve enjoyed my priesthood. It’s a privileged position because as a priest we are thrown into the deep end of life with people, their joys and their sorrows.”
