“She taught Muslim, Christian, Parsi, and Hindu children to promote education, empowerment, and interfaith harmony. She deserves recognition at all levels.”

All proceeds to go to the Cardinal Hume Centre, which helps families and young people overcome poverty and homelessness.

Faith-based or denominational-based education brings benefits to society and democracy due to the plurality of perspectives it encompasses – Francis Campbell.

Theologians from all over the world gathered in Swanick in Britain to explore the various ways in which people respond to and recognise Christian teachings.

Deal will see increased co-operation including the exchange of students and staff, the awarding of joint degrees, ICP ecclesiastical degrees, joint summer schools and research collaboration.

St Mary’s University, Twickenham in London officially opened the Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society on 5 May.

Former president will teach on the MA Irish Studies programme at St Mary’s University, specifically on its ‘New Perspectives on Irish History’ seminar series.

Co Down native takes up role as principal of St Mary's University College Strawberry Hill.