IRELAND
Irish Times
Patsy McGarry
Censured priest Fr Brian D’Arcy has defended Fr Michael Cleary and Bishop Eamon Casey, who fathered children, as “loving” in their relationships with women.
“The only thing that Mick did wrong was keep it a secret,” said Fr D’Arcy, who was censured by the Vatican in 2010 for his perceived liberal views on Catholic Church teachings.
He believes the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, which acknowledges the equal right to life of mother and unborn, would be repealed in a referendum.
The priest also disclosed that late actor Frank Kelly had great difficulty in conscience with playing the role of Fr Jack in the Fr Ted comedy series.
In an interview with Hot Press magazine, Fr D’Arcy described his reaction on finding out that his friend Fr Cleary had two children as one of absolute shock.
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