Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmiero favours letting individual bishops make nullity decisions after careful consideration, based largely on the credibility of the couple.
Irish Church’s reform groups highlight need for baptised to get involved in the debates going on at the synod.
'Mothers and Fathers Matter' group says legislation 'normalises' situation where a child is deprived of a right to a biological mother and father.
Director of weekly catholic newspaper in Macau sees rising interest and fervour in religion.
"We have got to do everything to counteract that ['euthanasia'] mentality" founder of Catholic Grandparents Association warns.
Rough sleeper count in Dublin showed 59 people were sleeping rough in Spring 2011; now it is estimated to be 150 in Dublin and up to 224 people nationally.
Children and young people need to be introduced to this towering figure of Christian heritage of Ireland and Europe.
'The Cry of the Earth' reminds Catholics in Ireland of their Christian duty to care for the Earth.
'Project Messiah’ to assemble choir that will learn Handel's masterpiece in eight weeks and perform it on the eve of Advent.
Rebels linked to Jabhat Al-Nusra blamed for kidnappings close to Turkish border.
Lived experience and struggle of spouses can help find more effective ways of expressing fundamental elements of Church teaching Archbishop Martin tells Synod.
"Looking after children is how you define a society’" - yet in Ireland today, one in ten children lives in consistent poverty.
Uncertainty over Bill “creates fear and anxiety for those who are dependent on welfare payments.”
Children are “uniquely vulnerable to the lifelong consequences of growing up in such an institutionalised environment”.
Important for participants to feel free to express themselves “without fear or suspicion.”
“Today the Church must learn again how to show that the family is a great gift, something good and beautiful."
Prelates told to keep their mind and hearts on Jesus and warned not to try and take over the vineyard of the Lord.
On Church's Day for Life, Bishops cite inspiring example of Kerry teenager Donal Walsh and urge people to 'live life!'
Fr Neal Carlin sets out the story of the Columba Community in Derry in new book.
'The Cry of the Earth' pastoral reflection reissued to highlight why and how care of the natural environment is rooted in the Christian faith.
Julia Holcomb, former girlfriend of Steve Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith, to share story of late-term abortion at Pro Life Campaign National Conference next weekend.
Bishop Leahy pays tribute to Donal Walsh who “encouraged us all to really value the gift of every moment.”
It is important for synod to see the family as apostle and resource rather than focusing on family as problem says expert.
Fr Damian McNeice is first Roman Catholic to hold this position in Council's fifty year history.
Priest pays tribute to Mercy Sisters' legacies as enthusiastic educationalists.
Move will adversely affect rural, elderly and housebound listeners who depend on Long Wave broadcast of Mass on Sundays.
Irish society must ensure that teachers receive the recognition they deserve: financially; in social standing; and the way concerns are addressed and supported.
"Keep the shared hopes of present and future generations for a more reconciled and prosperous future to the forefront".
Archbishop Eamon Martin elected president of Irish Bishops Conference.
SVP "particularly concerned at the lack of information underpinning Government direction on costs".
