Publisher of book form of thesis says Ms McAleese’s analysis charts a distinct and worrying sea change in the attitude of the Holy See to its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The stamp, which is designed by the artist Daniela Longo, marks the pope emeritus’ milestone birthday, which coincided with Easter Sunday.

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

"The female line idea offers a basis for dialogue with feminist theology.”