Mary McAleese hits out at ‘misogyny’of Pope

Pope Francis is holding women back due to misogyny, former president Mary McAleese has warned.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015 - 00:00

Shaun Connolly, Political Correspondent

In outspoken remarks regarding the attitudes of the Catholic Church, the ex-head of State insisted that the Pope is “blind” to improving the role of women.

Ms McAleese caused a stir in 2013 when she condemned the Vatican’s attitude to gay rights.

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