Why condemn a truly Christian gesture?

RÓNÁN MULLEN’S column (Irish Examiner, April 27) condemning Fr Iggy O’Donovan was nothing short of disgraceful.

It’s about time Mr Mullen differentiated between defending his faith and defending the institutions of the Catholic Church.

Faith is a personal thing. It is something that people can draw strength from, and while I don’t share it, I do respect it.