Normally, you must obtain the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Communion to obtain a plenary indulgence, but in these extraordinary circumstances that requirement is reduced to "the will to fulfil the usual conditions as soon as possible", says Cardinal Mauro Piacenza

"Violence is always a blind alley that only leads to further violence."

Those who need support and those who provide support are foremost in our thoughts, says Catholic Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy.

Around 1,000 people are expected to join Archbishop Martin today in Dublin's Phoenix Park to relive Christ’s passion -weather permitting

“No individual, family, community or nation is exempt from the duty to live in justice and to work for peace” Archbishop Eamon Martin tells Bishop William Hanna Shomali of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

"We live in a world where the name of God is used to foster attitudes and deeds which could not be farther away from the real identity of God.”

The Church will not be reformed by the cries from outside of those who do not believe: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin.

A special Mass commemorating the Abbey's 800-year history has been commissioned from composer Fr Liam Lawton as part of the octocentenary celebrations.

"Could anyone think of a sadder or more heart-rending way to celebrate your birthday than to attend the funeral of both of your parents?" - Fr Liam Devine.

We must stand up to the men of violence Archbishop Martin exhorts in Way of the Cross reflection.

Ecumenical gesture presents a public sign of the Churches’ work and witness together to the wider community.

"Integrity may often leave us on our own, without allies, open to aggressive behaviour."

Up to 20,000 expected to throng London square for epic performance by Wintershall Players.