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Dublin's archbishop, Irish prime minister clash on proposed abortion law

Dublin’s Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has protested that a proposed change in Ireland’s ban on abortion could lead to the death of unborn children who are capable of independent survival …

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Britain urged to investigate murder of Irish human rights champion

Washington D.C., May 16, 2013 / 02:13 am (CNA).- Witnesses and congressmen at a U.S. hearing renewed a call to the British government to launch a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Northern Irish human rights leader Patrick Finucane. “The deliberate decision not to proceed with a public inquiry is a glaring, public breach [...]

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Irish columnist says Cardinal O'Malley broke a deal on Kenny commencement speech

Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s public statement denouncing Boston College for honoring Irish prime minister Enda Kenny was a violation of an informal agreement with the Irish government leader …

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Irish columnist says Cardinal O’Malley broke a deal on Kenny commencement speech

Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s public statement denouncing Boston College for honoring Irish prime minister Enda Kenny was a violation of an informal agreement with the Irish government leader …

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Cardinal joins protest over Boston College commencement honor for Irish leader

Responding to protests by a lay Catholic activist group in Massachusetts, Boston’s Cardinal Sean O’Malley has denounced plans by Boston College to award an honorary degree to Irish prime …

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College invite to Irish prime minister draws ire of pro-lifers

Boston, Mass., May 9, 2013 / 02:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Boston College’s invitation to Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to speak at commencement and receive an honorary degree is drawing opposition from pro-lifers who call the invitation “unconscionable” in light of the politician’s push for legal abortion. “After our painful experience for the past 40 [...]

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