“Longer life spans now mean that close and exclusive relationships must last for four, five or even six decades; consequently, the initial decision has to be frequently renewed”.
"Pope Francis realises that we do not live in a world where ... all that is needed is either to repeat doctrinal formulations or to set these doctrines aside and be ‘pastoral’.”
Guide on document states: “The Pope's vision of society is inclusive. Such inclusion involves the effort to accept diversity, to dialogue with those who think differently..."
Pope Francis to visit the Greek island of Lesbos next week as a gesture of solidarity with migrants.
“Save for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Limerick in 1979, this is probably the most important moment for the Church in this diocese since the last Synod, all of 80 years ago.”
Pope leads prayer vigil for Divine Mercy on the 11th anniversary of Pope St John Paul II’s death.
Lizzy Myers from Ohio, along with her family, are due to meet the Pontiff next week at Casa Santa Marta.
The Apostolic Exhortation 'Amoris Laetitia' meaning ‘The Joy of Love’ will be unveiled by Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri and Cardinal Christoph Schönborn.
Pope appeals to Pakistan's civil authorities and social groupings to restore security and peace especially to the most vulnerable religious minorities.
The Easter message speaks especially to those seeking to escape from persecution and poverty.
Pope Francis baptised 12 catechumens from Italy, Albania, Cameroon, Korea, India and China during the Easter vigil ceremony at St Peter's Basilica.
"Let us pray that there can be an end to such terror attacks and hope for a future in which peace and security will prevail over violence & loss of human life."
A change in the rules made at the request of the Pope means women may now officially be among those whose feet are washed.
Ceremony can be watched live on EWTN Television or on the Vatican Television livestream from 19.30 Irish time.
Missio ad Gentes (Mission to the nations) begins in fifty places including the diocese of Limerick in Ireland.
"His missionary dedication reminds you, dear newlyweds, of the importance of the Christian education of your children."
Italian newspaper reports Cardinal Kasper as stating that in a “few days” a document of about “two hundred pages will be released”.
“He will be a great loss to the Diocese of Limerick but he will play a huge role in the formation of many future priests”: Bishop Leahy.
Primate of All Ireland to celebrate Mass in Armagh this evening for Blessed Teresa and for her four Sisters killed with 12 co-workers in Yemen on 4 March.
"People of belief and people with a secular inspiration must learn again to how speak with one another constructively and respect one another."
“We need to be aware of our sins and have the courage to drop the stones that we aim at others and think about the wrong we do”.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and We Are Church Ireland commend Pope on the vitality and freshness that he has sustained over the past three years.
Technology and social media are leading to a loss of sensitivity to the fullness of human encounter warns Professor of Faith and Culture.
It is “important for us to see some of these psychological dysfunctions in society as the manifestation of, perhaps, an underlying spiritual dysfunction”.
Pope will sign decree for the canonisation of the 'Saint of the Gutters' on 15 March setting the date and venue of her sainthood ceremony.
Gunmen kill four Sisters and twelve people working in care home run by the Missionaries of Charity in Yemen. Concern for missing Indian Salesian priest.
The vision and motto of the Apostleship of Prayer's Click To Pray app is “Together, we make a difference every day.”
New pastoral guidelines on the Sacrament of Confession from the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelisation.
On matters of faith, life and love in new children's book, Pope Francis never comes across as a ‘know-it-all’ - Archbishop Eamon Martin.
Other dioceses host 24 hour vigil as part of the Church’s Jubilee of Mercy declared by Pope Francis.
