Church leaders welcome IRA apology

Church leaders in the North have welcomed yesterday’s apology from the IRA to innocent civilians killed in its 30-war campaign.

Church leaders in the North have welcomed yesterday’s apology from the IRA to innocent civilians killed in its 30-war against campaign.

The Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Robin Eames, said: "Every step, no matter how faltering or restricted, towards a recognition of the evils and hurt of the past must be welcomed."