Pontiff calls for responsible parenthood saying, "Some think that ... in order to be good Catholics we have to be like rabbits. No."
"Mental health difficulties are the unspoken injury afflicting whole swathes of the migrant community".
Impending typhoon forced Pontiff to cut short his visit to island of Leyte, one of the areas worst affected by the 2013 typhoon that claimed 10,000 lives.
Unscheduled visit to home for street children following reports of authorities throwing children into detention centres to clear Manila for papal visit.
“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."
Killing in the name of God “is an aberration” Pontiff warns but adds that responsible people should recognise the boundaries of civility.
St Vaz Pope Francis said, “shows us the importance of transcending religious divisions in the service of peace."
"It was an attack on a city, on a nation, on a culture, and on democracy."
Pontiff calls on Sri Lankans “to accept one another, to respect legitimate diversities, and learn to live as one family.”
Religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and French community to attend Mass in Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
The first stop on his two-nation journey is Sri Lanka where it is hoped the Pope’s visit will help spur reconciliation efforts after the country's 30-year civil war.
Panel of theologians say Archbishop was killed “in hatred of the faith” paving the way for his recognition as a martyr.
Priest of the diocese of Killaloe, Archbishop Eugene Nugent, has been serving as apostolic nuncio to Madagascar, the Commorros and Mauritius.
In wake of slaying of journalists at Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, Pope Francis, French Imams and Church leaders appeal for solidarity with victims and growth in fraternity.
Vatican spokesman praises biopic of Louis Zamperini for showing “positive human and spiritual values, in particular forgiveness.”
The Church in Ireland is on a “journey inwards and a journey outwards” which “may in time lead to a national synod”: Archbishop Eamon Martin.
“We will not heal those whose lives have drifted from Jesus Christ by throwing books of dogma at them," warns Archbishop Martin.
Fourteen different countries are represented, including some that do not currently have a cardinal, and some that have never had one.
ACP's Fr Brendan Hoban warns, it is “now mathematically certain that Irish priests are an endangered species."
Speaking on World Day for Peace, Bishop of Cork & Ross says “Turning to violence in the name of religion is a perversion of everything that a religion stands for.”
Archbishop tells members of Oireachtas and Diplomatic Corps that hidden in Irish society is a serious problem of people who are the victims of trafficking.
Young Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants from 65 countries gather in Czech capital in solidarity and prayer.
Archbishop Brown suggests priorities for the Irish church include confession, vocations and promoting the beauty of the faith within society.
World Day of the Sick message warns against the "great lie" behind ‘quality of life’ arguments that make people think that lives affected by grave illness are not worth living.
Nearly 6 million people attended papal events at the Vatican in 2014.
Pope Francis' silent prayer at the concrete barrier Israel is building around the West Bank recalled by Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
On the feast of the Holy Family, Pontiff urges all to pray for families facing difficulties and who lack unity.
"Church must always offer a place of welcome to families in all circumstances, especially to those who find themselves in difficulties."
The Pope says he follows daily reports of the “enormous suffering endured by many people in the Middle East.”
71-year-old President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue takes over from Cardinal Bertone.
