“This year’s theme is: ‘Memory and Solidarity’ – remembering our own history ... and expressing solidarity with people who are suffering today like refugees, people in direct provision in Ireland, people experiencing hunger and poverty in a world of plenty” – Joe Murray.

Church leaders issue messages for Christmas 2015 and urge people to become envoys of hope in the name of Christ, who was born in a stable in Bethlehem.

Global climate campaign 350.org petitions Pope Francis.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father" - President Zuma.

Launch of major 'Peace Field Project WWI'.