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.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
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.
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Vatican confirms pope will meet abuse survivors in Ireland
Pope Francis will meet survivors of sexual abuse during his trip to Ireland Aug. 25-26.
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New database documents Irish clergy linked to sex abuse
A research group aims to hold bishops accountable by compiling publicly available documents and reports on the child abuse crisis.
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Abuse in Ireland: Pressure mounts for pope to address scandal
Beginning in the mid-1990s, the church in Ireland was rocked by a series of very public revelations about sexual abuse and, particularly, about how the abuse and allegations of it were mishandled by senior church leaders.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
The abortion debate in Argentina vs. Ireland: what made the difference?
A diversity of views on abortion made for an actual debate among those who have power in Argentina.
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Accompanying change: Dublin meeting to focus on today’s families
Pope Francis will visit Dublin and Knock Aug. 25-26, mainly for the World Meeting of Families. But he also will meet Irish government leaders and is expected to meet with survivors of abuse.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
What is Ireland’s future after repealing its ban on abortion?
“People decided, ‘I just don’t like the Eighth; it’s just too strict even if I have nervousness about the laws that might replace it.’
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Catholic education in Ireland is in trouble. Can it survive the end of the ‘Baptism barrier’?
The state has taken an increasing interest in regulating religious education and faith formation in schools.