‘We are very excited. We hope it will be a moment of grace for us here in the North and for all of Ireland as well’ – Manuel McGivern, spokesperson for Focolare.

The excavation is taking place inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the most holy place in all of Christianity.

“As Christmas approaches with glitter, jingles and lights in shops and streets, we set out and declare publicly and together that Christ is the light that has come into the world."

10th annual ecumenical journey organised by the Dublin Council of Churches combines liturgy and pilgrimage.

Appeal court reviewing the case of Meriam Ibrahim quashes original verdict.