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 Pope Benedict condemned sins committed by Irish priests and consecrated persons. "Instead of showing them the path towards Christ...they abused people and undermined the credibility of the Church's message."
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 The negative attitude towards the Catholic Church in Ireland has hit its nadir. Whither the Church now?
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 Cover-up and secrecy are woven into Irish culture. Without the media, flawed as they are, the corruption in Church and polity would not have been uncovered. Whither the days of honor and patriotism?
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 While Pope Benedict will make a video appearance the forthcoming Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Catholics in Northern Ireland could use a visit in the flesh.
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 The gratuitous move by the Republic of Ireland to shutter its embassy to the Vatican has unconvincing reasons.
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 "We are a wounded Church. Perhaps that is God's greatest gift to our Church at the moment: its wound."
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 The rift between the Irish government and the Holy See may preclude a visit by Pope Benedict.
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