The assembly will be examining what is widely referred to as the Eighth Amendment, which gives effect to Ireland’s ban on abortion.

Activists are demanding that the New York Senator take a stand against the Algonquin natural gas pipeline.

The statement was signed by more than 70 women active in various Catholic ministries.

The pope is seeking to get the government and opposition to negotiate a peaceful solution to the present crisis.

The pope spoke about what he considers the most important work Jesuits are called to in the 21st century.

The vice chancellor had to be escorted out of the church, over the sanctuary and through the back entrance, protected by clergy, peace monitors and organizers of the meeting.