Columban critical of planned visit to controversial Kkottongnae centre, a care home for 4,000 physically and mentally disabled people.
Fr Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann no longer holds political office and expressed the desire to be able to celebrate the Eucharist again before he dies.
Seven Columbans were killed during the early days of the Korean War.
There is a recognition that evangelisation exists across all denominations.
Pontiff told reporters in May he wished to visit the Philippines as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
Pontiff recalls "senseless slaughter" of First World War on centenary of the outbreak of conflict.
Prayers include the prayer of St Francis, a prayer by Cardinal Newman, and a prayer at bedtime.
A friend of God is committed to safeguarding life, the environment and nature Pope Francis states in Caserta.
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput claims Pontiff has accepted invitation for September 2015 event.
Pontiff thanks Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag for “her steadfast witness of faith."
Combat culture of death with adequate legal protection Pontiff urges.
Both sides acting recklessly and without regard for the safety of civilians, Éamonn Meehan warns.
Bishop McAreavey appeals on behalf of persecuted and endangered Christian communities and calls for an end to the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Israel.
No room for exclusivity within the Church Archbishop Martin warns in Australian address.
Pontiff assures Christians of the Middle East of his closeness and constant prayer.
Limburg bishop's €31m renovation programme on his residence blamed for exodus.
Minister for Foreign Affairs expresses condolences to family of Irish-born victim, Edel Mahady.
Theirs is a call “to work and at the same time to the family.”
“Before God and his people I express my sorrow for the sins and grave crimes of clerical sexual abuse committed against you. And I humbly ask forgiveness" - Pope.
Two Irish survivors among group of six to outline their suffering to Pope Francis.
International Association of Exorcists (IAE) has 250 members in 30 countries.
Veritas orders sixth print run of Pope's Apostolic Exhortation.
Landmines "prolong war and nurture fear even when conflict has ended” Pontiff warns.
Archbishop Martin addresses up to 800 people from Ireland and UK at national charismatic renewal conference.
Courtesy visit to Vatican for Rome's patronal feast - the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul.
Scheduled visit to Rome's Gemelli hospital postponed at last minute due to an "unexpected indispostion".
Pope Francis bestows Apostolic Blessing on prayer initiative which will take place in 85 shrines across 46 countries.
Maura Hyland to present Pontiff with a copy of the new Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults.
More than 69 days since schoolgirls were taken from their school by Boko Haram.
Speaking in Calabria, Pontiff rebukes mafia for its “contempt for the common good."
