Speeches by An Taoiseach, Mr Leo Varadkar and Pope Francis In Dublin Castle.
An Taoiseach; “Holy Father, I believe that the time has now come for us to build a new relationship between church and state in Ireland – a new covenant for the 21st Century. It is my hope that your visit marks the opening of a new chapter in the relationship between Ireland and the Catholic Church.
Building on our intertwined history, and learning from our shared mistakes, it can be one in which religion is no longer at the centre of our society, but in which it still has an important place.”
Pope Francis; “It is my prayer that Ireland, in listening to the polyphony of contemporary political and social discussion, will not be forgetful of the powerful strains of the Christian message that have sustained it in the past, and can continue to do so in the future.”
Seamus Ahearne worries about the overwhelming negativity that now dominates media news coverage. He asks “How can we (or do we) as a nation – help the youngsters and even the ould wans, sharpen the antennae to notice and celebrate the beauty and wonder of life, which has to be task of real Religion and real Education?”
Tony Flannery outlines his expectations of the papal visit in an article on his own website. The article also appeared in the Irish Independent.
A statement from the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests.
BBC NI have published an article, prepared ahead of the Irish papal visit, on their website.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Ireland_between_Popes
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