Pope Francis will use visit to Ireland to speak against abortion, says Archbishop

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has vowed to mount a strong campaign against any referendum on the eighth amendment.

Pope Francis will use visit to Ireland to speak against abortion, says Archbishop
Sat, 24 Dec, 2016 - 12:06

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has vowed to mount a strong campaign against any referendum on the eighth amendment.

Archbishop Eamon Martin says Pope Francis will use his visit to Ireland in 2018 to speak out against abortion.

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