Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be declared saints at a ceremony on Apr 27 that might see two living popes honouring two dead ones.

Cardinal Sean Brady has said there is an increasingly aggressive attitude in society leading to a more frequent resort to violence.

The Pope has been remembered at ceremonies to mark Divine Mercy Sunday today in Knock, Co Mayo.

Worshippers in Dublin today recalled the personal touch of Pope John Paul during his historic visit to Ireland in 1979.

Pope John Paul II’s voice has never been stronger Archbishop Sean Brady, Primate of All Ireland, said today.