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The Pope may have a hard time distinguishing friends from enemies when he visits Ireland
November 30, 2016
A Papal visit to Ireland will see the Pontiff enter into a a complex political situation
We have the ‘Francis effect’ to thank for the reopening of Ireland’s Vatican embassy
January 21, 2014
The Irish Catholics who protested against the closure are also worthy of praise
Ireland to re-open Vatican embassy
January 21, 2014
Reopening will allow 'Ireland to engage directly with the leadership of Pope Francis,' says government
Irish pro-life campaigners vow to fight new abortion law
July 31, 2013
President Michael D Higgins signed the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill after tense parliamentary debates
Ireland’s abortion bill has rendered the constitution meaningless
July 22, 2013
The constitution is being cast aside as a relic of the nation's poor Catholic past
Ireland’s new abortion law is even worse than ours
July 17, 2013
Abortion's impact on Ireland's culture will be dire
Ireland: abortion legislaton is passed
July 12, 2013
Minister who rebelled faces expulsion from party
Irish politicians expelled from their party after opposing abortion bill
July 03, 2013
Protection of Life During Pregnancy bill progresses after second stage vote
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