There was a time when social policy was very strongly influenced by Catholic teaching. Now the opposite is often the case. It is a classic example of the pendulum swinging first one way and then the other. But when the Church had a great deal of influence in the country it was for a reason;…
Why the Government capitulates to every trendy new demand
Pro-life advocates participate in the All-Ireland Rally for Life in Dublin July 1. The pro-life march could be rerouted if the controversial ‘safe access’ proposals become law. Photo: OSV

David Quinn