Michael Creed: Recent separation of church and State is good

The steady separation of church and State in recent years is good for both, the Agriculture Minister has said ahead of the Pope's visit to Ireland.

Sun, 19 Aug, 2018 - 17:09

Elaine Loughlin

The steady separation of church and State in recent years is good for both, the Agriculture Minister has said ahead of the Pope's visit to Ireland.

Speaking at the Béal na Bláth annual commemoration today, Michael Creed said the "dark chapter" of abuse within the church has seen a "deep rift" emerge.

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