Aid to the Church in Need to publish ‘Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2013-15’.
"He and others sowed the seeds of the flowering of a new political dispensation which would become the Republic of Ireland, of which we are all beneficiaries."
"We remember in our prayers those who have had to flee from their homelands that they may find peace through the welcome of believers in Jesus Christ."
“We have to be careful of the fear factor that is sometimes generated on this issue and instead look at more creative ways of welcoming people into the country”: Primate.
Nuclear bombings in August 1945 are a “symbol of the enormous destructive power of humanity when it makes a distorted use of scientific and technical progress”.
Between November 2013 and October 2014, 4,344 Christians were killed “for reasons closely linked to their faith” and 1,062 churches were attacked.
Belfast priest "traumatised" after being held hostage, while two priests in Omagh held at gunpoint days earlier.
“It is not for us to judge people, but that doesn't mean that we should not make objective moral judgements,” Bishop Kevin Doran.
"Could anyone think of a sadder or more heart-rending way to celebrate your birthday than to attend the funeral of both of your parents?" - Fr Liam Devine.
Larry & Martina Hayes and Lorna Carty were “among those whose lives were stolen from them in a mindless act of violence" - Bishop Doran.
Visiting Turin, Pontiff calls for a ‘No’ to an economy of waste which excludes persons who do not produce, ‘No’ to corruption and 'No' to the idolatry of money.
Hasty evacuation of three local staff from Melut to Juba following heavy fighting.
Persecution is intensifying, Archbishop Neary warns, with ancient Christian communities driven from their lands through ethnic cleaning.
Fr Francis Gleeson was “a priest with extraordinary human qualities; a humble priest whose faith enabled him to do great things in war and peace”: Archbishop Martin.
Jesuit recommends cross-community education and training course at TCD about the 1912-1922 period in Irish/British history.
Rome Synod ought to be addressing issues such as the child sex ratio in India and interfaith marriages according to Dr Astrid Lobo Gajiwala.
There is no 'command delete' from the brain. What is seen cannot be unseen and it will harm you, Professor of Cyber psychology tells young people at Ted talk.
UN Secretary General, Ban ki-Moon, will meet Pope Francis in the Vatican later this month to issues including climate change.
We must stand up to the men of violence Archbishop Martin exhorts in Way of the Cross reflection.
"A society which loses a sense of God’s mercy slips into a climate of negativity and violence, of harshness and vindictiveness.”
Funeral of victim of Fermanagh wedding killing takes place in Athlone.
Aid to the Church in Need has highlighted fears of a Muslim-Christian conflict during the election period.
Domestic violence campaigners call on people to spend their money on women’s shelters rather than a trip to see the film of 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
Five people killed in majority Muslim country as protestors vent anger over latest magazine cover depicting Muhammad.
"It was an attack on a city, on a nation, on a culture, and on democracy."
Religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and French community to attend Mass in Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
17 priests, one religious brother, six religious women, a seminarian and a lay person died violently or succumbed to Ebola.
Speaking on World Day for Peace, Bishop of Cork & Ross says “Turning to violence in the name of religion is a perversion of everything that a religion stands for.”
Message for ‘World Day of Peace’ tackles human slavery, migration, slave labour, organ trafficking, those forced into prostitution, and child soldiers.
Bishop of Derry addresses the annual memorial service for those who died and were injured in the 1982 explosion at the Droppin’ Well disco in Ballykelly.
