The Pope stated that the cost of nuclear weapons should be measured not only in the lives destroyed through their use, but also the suffering of the poorest and most vulnerable people, who could have benefited were such vast sums of public money invested in the common good of society instead.

The bishop noted that Pope Francis has asked people to pray for political leaders as they seek the common good, and to be courageous in caring for people on the margins, those whose life needs special protection, and all who are vulnerable.

Any future government must prioritise the common good, says Bishop Alan McGuckian.

“The reprehensible sub-culture in our society which views all human life as expendable, including the lives of children, must be defeated” – Bishop Michael Router.

While we acknowledge that points of difference obviously remain, the goal of restoring devolution remains within reach – Ireland’s church leaders.

"The Holy Land Coordination stands in solidarity with all Christians in Israel and Palestine."

"Maynooth’s potential for encounter and exchange is unique: three partner institutions, side by side on this historic campus, perfectly situated in one of most attractive towns in this country - the possibilities for study, research, community building and dialogue are endless."

Bishop says it does not make any sense for Christians to vote for candidates or parties whose policies are at odds with Christian values.

“There are core values and practices arising out of the Gospel that will lie at the heart of all the churches’ contributions at every level of engagement, from informing the opinions of individual members, to official contributions by the churches, to governments and institutions.”

“So many parents in our society today feel that they are failing because they cannot provide security for their children” and many are reluctant to ask for help because of stigma and shame.

Dr Ken Whitaker was “a true public servant, a man of integrity, a family man and a Christian” – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

“The outcome will have consequences for the future not only of the United Kingdom, but for Europe and for the world.”

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin launches '1916: The Church and the Rising' at the Capuchin Sacred Heart Hall in Dublin.

2016 commemorations have the potential to stimulate much-needed reflection on where we are as a society and what we want to achieve for the future.

Bishop questions whether the State really cares about marriage in view of the fact that it doesn't have marriage preparation courses.

Pontiff calls for “good and transparent governance, integral human development and a wide and just distribution” of Africa’s goods.

“The common good seems to have gone off our national and ecclesiastical radar over the last half-decade" Archbishop Jackson warns.

“Science & technology have placed in our hands unprecedented power: it is our duty towards humanity, the poor and future generations, to use it for the common good.”

Think tank urges Government to invest in social infrastructure and services which "will pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable future".

Visiting Turin, Pontiff calls for a ‘No’ to an economy of waste which excludes persons who do not produce, ‘No’ to corruption and 'No' to the idolatry of money.

“A society that identifies the two parties in marriage as spouse I and spouse II has lost sight of a deep truth of human nature" - Archbishop Neary.

Extending civil marriage to include a relationship between people of the same sex will change the meaning of marriage.

"May no one use religion as a pretext for actions against human dignity and against ... the right to life and the right to religious freedom!"

A friend of God is committed to safeguarding life, the environment and nature Pope Francis states in Caserta.

Futures based on the primacy of the market are not likely to be just or fair warns SJI.

CofI Archbishop expresses concern over the tension of recent days in Northern Ireland.

Motion implies ties between a child and its mother and father have no intrinsic value for child.

1994 genocide recalled as Rwandan bishops meet Pontiff in Rome.

Fresh water exemplifies philosophy of Ubuntu: mutual interdependence for collective survival.

Archbishop Martin addresses members of the judiciary at a Mass to mark the start of the new law term.