The bishops express concern that people might be “compelled to provide a service which de facto promotes same-sex marriage”. This could mean that civil registrars and others might indirectly be denied “their legitimate right to freedom of religion, expression and conscience.”

“I would be particularly cautious about protesting against GPs because everybody is going there, and people go there for all sorts of reasons.”

“Peadar Tóibín’s decision to vote against the legislation is a serious breach of the party’s rules and he has now been suspended for a period of six months.”

According to RTE’s referendum exit poll, almost 9 out of 10 No voters were Catholics while 7 out of 10 Yes voters were also Catholics.

Seven bishops issue pastoral letters on Eighth Amendment over bank holiday weekend in a bid to influence more people to vote No in the upcoming referendum.

Jesuit theologian Fr Gerry O’Hanlon argues that a synodal form of church at all levels is urgently needed to salvage the Catholic faith in Ireland.

“We highlighted that the vast majority of acts of sexual intercourse do not have the biological capacity for procreation and so, contrary to the central claim of Humanae Vitae, cannot have a procreative finality and significance.”

"Pope Francis realises that we do not live in a world where ... all that is needed is either to repeat doctrinal formulations or to set these doctrines aside and be ‘pastoral’.”

If an unborn child has a life-limiting condition, it would be “inhumane to withdraw the protection of the Constitution to their right to life”.

High profile broadcaster described Vatican's treatment of Fr Tony Flannery as an "outrageous injustice".

Ongoing persecution is an issue that unites all Christians Bishop McAreavey tells Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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

“I have serious concerns about the blunt refusal to give any real guarantees regarding freedom of religion in relation to the referendum."

"In the coming months existing services will experience enormous strain and many of those entering homelessness will be children.”

Bishop of Elphin warns that many who support Church's teaching on marriage wonder if they are entitled to express this view publicly anymore.

“Some families are living a long Good Friday and it is difficult for them to know the Easter promise of resurrection.”

“Sadly there may be people in the area that have information which would help in bringing closure to this sorry saga" - Bishop Michael Smith.

The CDF has never communicated directly with Fr Flannery or afforded him an opportunity to explain his position, ACP leadership tell Pontiff.

Ordination of Fr Marius O'Reilly on Sunday is the second for the diocese this year.

‘The Simplest Prayer’ includes practical advice on meditation and simple reflections for times of anxiety, weak faith, troubled conscience and letting go.

"The longer a voice is suppressed, the stronger the force and resentment that will accompany it when it eventually explodes and has to be heard."

Over forty scholars gather in Maynooth to discuss pope emeritus' theological anthropology.

“What I read of the way he’s been treated makes me ashamed of the actions of those representing my Church.”

A top Vatican cardinal has warned the Government not to compel individuals and institutions to violate their conscience.