Archbishop suggests it is too simplistic to infer that an authentic Christian culture of marriage has disappeared on the basis of the referendum.

It is “heartening to see that priority will be given to unaccompanied minors and that family reunification will be supported” - Eamonn Meehan.

"The Christian, even in really difficult situations, can never give into hopelessness, nor can the Christian give in to judgmentalism towards others."

“Jesus has compassion on those who mourn because the death of a loved one is never without pain for families. This is especially true of parents who lose a child": Pope

There are those who wish to incite and foment an atmosphere of war deliberately for the purpose of selling arms Pontiff warns.

"Will those who sincerely believe that marriage is between a man and a woman be forced to act against their faith and conscience?” - Bishop Martin Drennan.

“Some families are living a long Good Friday and it is difficult for them to know the Easter promise of resurrection.”

“It is simply frightening that this document from the Minister would even consider it an option that a terminally ill child would receive no intervention after it is born."

The CDF has never communicated directly with Fr Flannery or afforded him an opportunity to explain his position, ACP leadership tell Pontiff.

Pontiff told reporters in May he wished to visit the Philippines as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Two cross-border initiatives taking place in Derry over 9-10 October on suicide.

“Healthcare cannot be selective or preferential – it must reach out to every human being."