NORTHERN IRELAND
RTE News
The Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, has told Pope Francis that the publication of the report by the Historical Institutional Abuse inquiry serves as a reminder that much remains to be done if the church in Ireland is to continue along the path of penitence, reparation, healing and renewal.
Dr Martin, who is Archbishop of Armagh, said that the publication is a very significant moment.
Speaking on RTÉ’s News At One, he said it is yet another moment where “all of us” are confronted by what, he said, has been a dark and disturbing chapter in the life of the church and society.
“We always need to be alert with regards to this issue. What remains to be done is always being on the alert to assure that these despicable things don’t happen anymore in the future and that applies to everyone in the church and, indeed, in all of the society.”
He said there has been major changes to how life in the church in Ireland has changed over the last number of years and this was discussed at the meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican this morning.
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