The executive order to turn away refugees and to close our nation to those, particularly Muslims, fleeing violence, oppression and persecution is contrary to both Catholic and American values – Cardinal Cupich of Chicago.

“It is clear to us the economic recovery isn’t being felt by all as we are supporting parents who are under huge strain to meet the needs of their children because of the absence of appropriate quality public services” – Fergus Finlay, Barnardos.

It breaks my heart to think that up to 2,500 children will be homeless on Christmas day this year – Sr Stan, founder of Focus Ireland.

“It’s a big undertaking, but people have always been very generous to us” – Fr Seamus Enright CSsR

Promising start during Govt's first 100 days in office must now be followed with concrete action, children’s charity warns.

Garden is to be a place in view of the Shrine for bereaved parents and is dedicated to the memory of all deceased children.

Britain's troubled families Tzar addresses SVP seminar and lauds St Vincent de Paul's home visitations.

'Art of accompaniment' of families must not be "outsourced" to a few volunteers in a marriage agency.

230,000 children are at risk of poverty – up 12,000 in a single year warns Social Justice Ireland.

As Ireland marks 20th anniversary of introduction of civil divorce, one in four marriages are ending in separation or divorce.

The canonisation of married couple Blessed Louis and Zèile Martin, parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux, is the first in the history of the Church.

Rise Up research uncovers endemic societal inequalities that limit children from achieving their potential according to Barnardos.

On Syria and Iraq Pontiff appeals, “We need to find a solution, which is never a violent one, because violence only creates new wounds”.

“It will probably not help Catholics who are validly married and who unfortunately are in trouble with their relationship.”

“It can be very difficult for parents to provide for the material needs of their children" and there are children who live and sleep in very inadequate situations.

"They are not excommunicated, and should not be treated as such, but rather must be encouraged, with their families, to participate in the Church’s life."

"With my last breath, please God, I will be passing on the faith," says Catherine Wiley.

Bishops listen to "heart rending" testimony from Syrian Catholic Archbishop of Iraqi city of Mosul on the plight of his people.

Pope appeals to separated parents not to allow children to bear the weight of the separation and be used as 'hostages against the other spouse'.

Irish philosopher says introducing SSM in Ireland is legally even more catastrophic than it has been in England because of our special constitutional protections for the family.

The great challenge facing people today is to learn once again how to talk to one another, not simply how to generate and consume information.

"Will those who sincerely believe that marriage is between a man and a woman be forced to act against their faith and conscience?” - Bishop Martin Drennan.

The Church is not trying to hurt or offend anyone, “We simply want to respect the dignity of difference between male and female” - Archbishop Eamon Martin.

"Will the terms ‘father’ and ‘mother’ have any real meaning in the future?" - Bishop Phonsie Cullinan.

President Higgins suggests Ireland can best remember the children killed in 1916 by ensuring that today's children fulfill their potential in peace and security.

New research commissioned by the Mothers Union shows four in five parents (80%) in Great Britain are concerned about the commercialisation of childhood.

Since 15 March 2011, 210,000 people have been killed in the war in Syria, one million injured, and more than 4 million people have fled the country.

"Mothers and fathers bring different, yet complementary, gifts and strengths into a child's life".

Pope Francis encourages healthcare professionals and medical students to specialise in palliative care.

"You need robust rules and referees that will stick to them,” Family and Media Association warns.