A papal visit to Ireland might overshadow the actual theme of the meeting, writes David Quinn

I believe that the time will come when celibacy becomes optional, writes Nuala O’Loan

“younger people are nagging and bossing their older parents and relations to vote the ‘progressive’ way, while oldies sometimes keep their doubts to themselves”, writes Mary Kenny

There are clerics who see no inconsistency in living off the Church while preaching opposition to the Church, writes Editor Michael Kelly

“We shouldn’t be surprised that people want the World Meeting of Families to be more than just a Catholic come-all-ye”, writes Editor Michael Kelly

“Lethal injection is the usual method of execution, and it’s surely a perverse application of medical science”, writes Mary Kenny

Next month’s national pro-life gathering takes place at an absolutely critical time for unborn babies and their mothers, writes Cora Sherlock

If there is genuine public demand for something politicians will hear ordinary members of the public raise it, writes David Quinn