This decision has been difficult but it would not have been appropriate to proceed with the ordination at this time – Fr Paul Dempsey.

"Please think of our child as though she were your own daughter. Please help us," – Huma's parents.

Fr Peter McVerry said it is because of their safety and comradeship that so many people who are homeless elect to live in tents.

While we acknowledge that points of difference obviously remain, the goal of restoring devolution remains within reach – Ireland’s church leaders.

A suggestion that the Diocesan Trust has a problem with the symbol of the poppy is quite untrue.