As well as being a likeable and accessible Church leader, Pope Francis exhibits all the characteristics of an exemplary human being.

Two out of three Irish charities have seen public donations plummet by as much as 10% since the Rehab and Central Remedial Clinic scandals emerged.

The Law Society has written to Taoiseach Enda Kenny to set out its grave concern that people’s human rights may have been breached through the secret recording of calls with their solicitors.