Pope Francis traveled to the Marian shrine of Knock in Ireland’s County Mayo on this rainy Sunday morning and offered prayers for the victims of abuse, for families and for peace in Northern Ireland, three themes that have been at the center of his visit to the emerald isle. After praying in silence for some […]
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Pope Francis meets with Irish survivors of abuse
Eight survivors of sex abuse in Ireland had strong words for Pope Francis: “Issue an unqualified apology to all the survivors.”
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Pope Francis’ Dublin visit attracts cheers and protests
Pope Francis had to note the many protests that followed along his parade route in Dublin. Outside Dublin Castle a group held a banner that read, “We Will Never Forget,”’ and chanted “Keep our children safe.”
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Irish Prime Minister to Pope Francis: Use your office to ensure justice for abuse victims
Leo Varadkar, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, encouraged Pope Francis to “use your office and influence” to ensure that justice is done for sex abuse victims in Ireland and around the world.
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After the abuse scandals, “a need for real healing”: An interview with Ireland’s Liz Murphy
The Irish people “have struggled and come through because they have faith,” says Sister Liz Murphy, R.S.M., on the eve of a visit from Pope Francis.
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What Pope Francis faces in Ireland
Pope Francis visits to meet the Irish people who have been so grievously wounded by the sexual abuse of minors and other related scandals over decades.
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Irish abuse survivor demands accountability even at Vatican
A prominent Irish survivor of priestly sexual abuse told a Vatican-sponsored conference Friday that the Holy See must put in place “robust structures” and strong sanctions to hold accountable bishops and Vatican officials who fail protect children from predator priests.
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Irish church’s fall from grace haunts pope’s Ireland trip
Pope Francis prepares to visit Ireland, a country rocked by decades of revelations about sexual abuse of children in its churches, the physical torture of youngsters in its schools and the humiliation of women in its workhouses.
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When a 5-year-old Irish boy saw a heavenly apparition: the story of Knock
Pope Francis will be spending a few precious hours at the Basilica of Knock while he is in Ireland this weekend.
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Why you should watch ‘Calvary’ after the sex abuse scandal
You don’t get to claim Christ’s body without assuming the punishment it suffered.