Kevin Farrell

Pope Francis, ‘unnoticed, has gradually been putting women into positions of power’

Others taking part include George Mitchell, Mickey Harte and Anna May McHugh

Vatican photograph from 2007 captures church past and questions its future

It is hard to point to anything Archbishop Martin has done to change the church’s attitude to women

Ex-president says if church speaks to women as equals ‘we will not be a mystery’ any longer

Call on Government to withhold assistance for papal visit unless LGBT assurances given

Event organisers respond by inviting ex-president to be keynote speaker

Cardinal and bishop were members of controversial Legionaries of Christ

Bishop Paul Tighe becomes secretary to the Council for Culture

Archbishop says Pope will ‘reach out’ to unexpected quarters if 2018 trip goes ahead

Taoiseach decried ‘dysfunction, disconnection and narcissism’ of Holy See in 2011

Irishman Kevin Farrell one of 17 new cardinals created in spectacular Red Hat ceremony

Bishop Farrell has served the church in the USA for the majority of his priestly ministry

Pope Francis appoints Bishop of Dallas to lead Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life

Union to ballot on leaving Congress if Croke Park measures are imposed