Staff Reporter Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s refusal to lift a controversial ban on members of the Defence Forces participating in the annual Mass to commemorate those who died in the 1916 Easter Rising has been criticised as a “mockery” by Independent TD Mattie McGrath. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week, Mr McGrath, expressed disappointment with…

Holy See reluctant to give pre-election opportunity

A potential visit to Ireland by Pope Francis will not take place until after the next general election, The Irish Catholic understands. Well-placed sources in Rome confirmed that while a visit to Ireland – North and South – is under active consideration, a visit would be likely to take place in the autumn on 2016,…

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s refusal to lift a controversial ban on members of the Defence Forces participating in the annual Mass to commemorate those who died in the 1916 Easter Rising has been criticised as a “mockery” by Independent TD Mattie McGrath. Speaking to The Irish Catholic this week, Mr McGrath, expressed disappointment with a statement…

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