Before the repeal of the Eighth Amendment there had been assurances that abortion would be a rare occurrence and only when necessary.

As Pope Francis visits Greece, Trócaire expresses deep concern at the recent EU-Turkey deal that facilitates large-scale return of asylum seekers to Turkey.

Pope Francis says visit aims to “express closeness & solidarity" to the displaced & the citizens of Lesbos & the people of Greece "who are so generous in their welcome”.

Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin encourages parishes and deaneries to gather together to reflect on their pastoral response to "this huge crisis".

“The loss of such high numbers of innocent lives at sea resonates strongly with the Irish experience of the ‘coffin ships’ during the time of the Great Famine” – Bishop Crean.

Cardinal O’Malley among bishops who celebrated Mass at Mexican border on Tuesday.

Archbishop welcomes forum in which to "calmly and rationally" look at all dimensions of migration.

Pontiff called on God to protect the earth “frequently exploited by human greed and rapacity.”

Thames voyage to highlight plight of migrants who perish on dangerous journeys.

Housing policies contribute to the formation of immigrant ghettos Archbishop of Dublin suggests.

Pontiff rails against culture of rejection and throwaway mentality.