Good communication is never merely the product of the latest or most developed technology but realised through deep interpersonal relationship.

Archbishop Martin tells MacGill Summer School "A democratic political system must not limit the role of citizens to voting in elections and referendums."

“It is not for us to judge people, but that doesn't mean that we should not make objective moral judgements,” Bishop Kevin Doran.

Irish Church needs a church leadership which empowers the laity – the “sleeping giant”.

Commemoration Mass held at Mercy Primary School in Belfast and special memorial garden opened at the nuns’ former home.

"Threat to social cohesion arising from growing socio-economic inequality is a particular concern, notably in its implications for the younger generations."

Archbishop Eamon Martin, chair of the Bishops’ Council for Communications, welcomes this year’s message from Pope Francis.

Official inaugural ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St Bartholomew’s Church Dublin.

"It was an attack on a city, on a nation, on a culture, and on democracy."

Religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and French community to attend Mass in Pro Cathedral in Dublin.

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin urges every parish and organisation concerned with the future of Christian marriage to take part in conversation.

Head of the Vatican's Press Office awarded an honorary doctorate by Rome university.

Archbishop Martin says courageous and creative leadership needed to secure the peace.

Irish Church’s reform groups highlight need for baptised to get involved in the debates going on at the synod.

Lived experience and struggle of spouses can help find more effective ways of expressing fundamental elements of Church teaching Archbishop Martin tells Synod.

“Today the Church must learn again how to show that the family is a great gift, something good and beautiful."

A “huge new generation is emerging whose faith has to be nourished in a new way”.

Sant'Egidio Community’s ‘Peace is the Future’ conference to dialogue against backdrop of the centenary of the First World War.

There is a recognition that evangelisation exists across all denominations.

Issues such as health, education, employment and welfare the immediate priority of many.

Italian nun who knew Fr Frans van der Lugt tells CatholicIreland.net he was man of dialogue.

"Great fear is that too many will conclude that the peace process is now done and dusted."

"Heartfelt appeal" to international community to support initiatives for dialogue and harmony.

Faith should enrich our reflection, as a society, on the value of life, Archbishop Martin suggests.

Conference to discuss faith contribution to public debate on social need.

Professor Arthur Holder rejects separation of spirituality and theology.

Archbishop appeals for serious dialogue about the contribution of faith and religious people.

Political leaders begin process of dialogue led by Richard Haass next week.

“Cry out forcefully: violence and war are never the way to peace!” Pontiff urges.

Church leaders oppose intervention as British Govt motion on military action defeated.