"Our prayer is that in this holy place you will experience something of that spirit of the Beatitudes and realise how you have a special place in the heart of Jesus,” Archbishop Martin tells pilgrims to Lourdes.

“Jane was such a worthy winner. Her design shows that she understands what the World Meeting of Families is all about.”

Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo is the first African to hold the role of Papal Nuncio to Ireland.

“The connections forged between young people, working as helpers, and the sick and elderly is always a joyful experience for both" - Fr Martin Noone.

Christians must reject "climate of violence which all too often in recent times has mired our city, as yesterday when a six year old child was shot."