My thoughts turn to families in our own diocese who have welcomed the birth of a child during this past year and to those who are expecting a baby in the near future – Bishop Kevin Doran.

Diarmuid Martin expresses distress and indignation at interim report on Mother and Baby Homes. “I find it hard to believe that evidence has simply vanished and that no one can remember.”

"Schools have to look to the education of the whole person, without ignoring the essential needs of the economy."

Pontiff singles out Irish diocese for special mention at general audience.