Archbishop cautions against 'frightening power' of intolerance as seen in Christchurch shootings

Racism and religious intolerance or attempts to demonise the faith of another cannot be allowed to assume even a token tone of respectability and reasonableness, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said.

Archbishop cautions against 'frightening power' of intolerance as seen in Christchurch shootings

Racism and religious intolerance or attempts to demonise the faith of another cannot be allowed to assume even a token tone of respectability and reasonableness, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said.

Archbishop Martin said he felt it would somehow be “incongruous” to hold the joyful celebration of the feast of St Patrick in St Mary's Pro-Cathedral without first finding a moment to pause and reflect on those who died in the Christchurch shootings in New Zealand.

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