The Church said it would launch a new project on the matter in the spring to decide whether to propose changes or not.

A global synod initiated by Pope Francis has revealed an across-the-board desire for reform in a variety of Catholic cultures

The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin will once more operate a stand at next week's National Ploughing Championships where Ireland's favourite hymn will be revealed

Defying rumours that he may wish to retire, the Pontiff displays extraordinary energy as he opens the next phase of the Catholic Church's Synod 21-23 process

Pope Francis told a key Roman Catholic meeting on family issues the Church should not be a hidebound “museum of memories” but have the courage to change if that was what God wanted.