In a wide-ranging news conference that touched on clerical sex abuse, the role of women in the church and LGBT issues, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said the fundamental message of the Gospel was the same for all of God’s creation.
Sarah Mac Donald - Catholic News Service
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Some Irish believe lives were saved by country’s prohibition on abortion
The Irish bishops have warned that if the Eighth Amendment is repealed, legislation the government plans to introduce would make Ireland one of the most liberal abortion regimes in Europe.
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Irish bishop warns Brexit could complicate Good Friday Agreement
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union could complicate life for Ireland, north and south of the border.
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Irish folklife expert says Halloween traditions began in Ireland
The ghost turnip, with its pinched angry face, was made for Halloween.
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Cardinal Schonborn: Church doing best to strengthen families of all types
Cardinal Christoph Schonborn speaks about Amoris Laetitia and family life ahead of addressing the “Let’s Talk Family: Let’s Be Family” conference in Limerick, Ireland.