This weekend’s collection will be followed by another national collection next year and a final one in 2018, all aimed at defraying some of the large costs involved.

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..."

Bishops begin preparations for the 9th World Meeting of Families which will take place primarily in Dublin but also throughout Ireland.

“As a society our progress should be measured against how effectively we care for the most vulnerable amongst us,” bishops state.

Speaking at last week’s meeting of Mayo County Council, Minister Ring said, “I hope the Pope sees fit to come to Knock and relaunch Knock Shrine.”

The synod faced the “delicate task of trying to balance mercy and truth, doctrine and pastoral care, justice and forgiveness” - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

Bishop recalls how “the Pope’s eyes lit up” in 2013 when he told him he was from Limerick during a meeting at the Vatican.

New catholic preschool & primary school religious education curriculum launched as well as religious education programme 'Grow in Love'.

Dublin selected as venue for 9th World Meeting of Families by Pope Francis as Archbishops Diarmuid Martin and Eamon Martin welcome announcement.

Pontiff to celebrate outdoor Mass for over a million pilgrims at World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.

"The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.”

“Today the Church must learn again how to show that the family is a great gift, something good and beautiful."

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput claims Pontiff has accepted invitation for September 2015 event.

Church teaching is not realistic, compassionate or life-enhancing: Irish respondents.