Dr Brady said that the issue was widely discussed by cardinals at a meeting in Rome last month

Thousands have sent formal petitions to hospital boards outlining their opposition to the new abortion legislation and urging board members to take a stance against it.

Bishop Noel Treanor of Down and Connor initiated the consultation to address the extent of services provided by the diocese

Undersecretary of the Holy See’s Congregation for Catholic Education, said more resources needed to be made available for teacher training and further education for teachers.

Large donation made from a single donor to embellish the entire Grotto area and to make it a place of silence and prayer.

A conference exploring how clergy can address the legacy of the Troubles, organised by a group of local clergy in partnership with the Irish Churches Peace Project (ICPP), took place in Coalisland, Co. Tyrone last week. In a joint statement, conference hosts Rev. Andrew Rawding and Fr Paul Byrne, explained: “If you take a walk…