Archbishop Diarmuid Martin hits out at 50-person limit in churches

The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin has said it was unfair to have a “one size fits all” rule in relation to the number of people who can attend church.
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The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin has said it was unfair to have a “one size fits all” rule in relation to the number of people who can attend church.
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