As a sign of communion of the whole Church, the Pope has requested that every diocese in the world open a 'Door of Mercy' for local celebrations of the Jubilee year.

Irish faithful urged to imitate St Patrick and the great Irish missionary endeavours of past centuries and become 'missionaries of mercy' for today's world.

Pontiff announces special Jubilee Year of Mercy to begin on Feast of the Immaculate Conception and continue until Feast of Christ the King in 2016.

Special opportunities will be available in dioceses for prayer and confession over today and tomorrow.

"Although Jews were the main victims of Nazi barbarism, the people of Poland were not spared."

The biggest challenge: how to open a dialogue with men and women where they are and lead them to a better idea of the Christian understanding of marriage.

Couples are reminded that marriage is “a demanding journey, at times difficult, and at times turbulent”.

Pontiff told reporters in May he wished to visit the Philippines as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Papal Nuncio welcomes invitation extended by Enda Kenny to Pope.

St John XXIII, St Faustina and St John Paul II were all linked by the experience of God’s mercy.

"People need to see confession as something that can make their lives whole again."

Archbishop Brown celebrates Festival Mass for the 62nd Wexford Opera season.

The Church is the “home of all, not a small group of select people.”