‘Christianity should get the same respect as all religions’

The thousands of pilgrims who climbed Croagh Patrick were told by the Archbishop of Tuam that people who were reluctant to criticise other religions felt they could say anything they wanted about Christianity.

Archbishop Michael Neary, speaking at 10.30am Mass after climbing the Co Mayo mountain on Reek Sunday, said different standards were applied when commenting on religions.

Around 30,000 climbed Croagh Patrick yesterday, some starting early, with about two dozen people receiving treatment after becoming ill or injured.