Pope Francis bestows Apostolic Blessing on prayer initiative which will take place in 85 shrines across 46 countries.
Maura Hyland to present Pontiff with a copy of the new Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults.
More than 69 days since schoolgirls were taken from their school by Boko Haram.
Speaking in Calabria, Pontiff rebukes mafia for its “contempt for the common good."
Heart of infant who was stillborn started beating again an hour after his birth.
Two Church leaders pledge to continue joint efforts to combat human trafficking.
Critical of males celibates who have no adult experience of family life advising on the family.
Pontiff critical of 'throwaway culture' and neglect towards young and old in "tired Europe".
Archbishop Martin speaks in defence of the family as a fundamental institution within society.
In wide-ranging interview, Pope says persecution of Christians today “stronger than in the first centuries of Church.”
Irish seminarians to serve at Pentecost Papal Mass in Rome.
Pope hosts “unprecedented prayer initiative” for two Middle Eastern leaders and Patriarch.
Pope entrusts path of peace to St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and Virgin Mary.
Archbishop pleads with Our Lady to defend Syria and "guard it as your own property; make Jesus reign, conquer and rule in it. Outside of Him there is no salvation."
Invites charismatics of the world to celebrate their 2017 Jubilee at the Vatican.
"Fidelity, perseverance and fruitfulness" are pillars in Christian marriage Pope tells couples celebrating wedding anniversaries.
Pope Francis tells crowds, "He is always with us, and even now is here with us in the Piazza. The Lord is with us!”
In first message for World Communications Day, Pope Francis chooses: Communication at the Service of an Authentic Culture of Encounter.
"Be courageous in suffering and remember that the Lord will come after, joy will come after and after the dark comes the sun".
Focus of visit to be on modern slavery and human trafficking.
"There is an entire generation of people that is not studying or working. This culture of waste is very serious," Pope tells journalists.
Irish survivor to be among group of eight representatives to meet Pontiff in June.
They pledge to continue on the path towards unity between Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
Pontiff calls for "urgent" solution to Syrian conflict.
Devotional tiles promote honour and devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.
Claims ex Vatican Secretary of State probed over €15m transaction to TV company.
Miracle opens way for beatification process to go ahead.
Coadjutor bishop of Armagh encourages prayers for vocations.
"Potential vocations are all around us."
The number of drug-related deaths in Ireland increased from 597 in 2010 to 607 in 2011.
