Most Irish Catholics differ with leaders on condoms

THE vast majority of Irish Catholics disagree with church leaders on the use of condoms, according to an international study.

Four out of five people believe the Church’s position is wrong with feelings even stronger among the under-35s.

The survey by international lobby group Catholics for Choice gauged the opinion in predominantly Catholic countries including Mexico, Ghana and the Philippines. Independent market researchers Belden Russonello and Stewart interviewed 829 people in Ireland where only 40% said they heard priests talk about condoms.