Clodagh Finn: Doing lots of good work and getting nun of the praise

When a six-year-old asks ‘what is a nun for?’, it’s clear we’ve shamefully forgotten the contribution nuns have made to Irish society, writes Clodagh Finn.

The systemic physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children outlined in the findings of the Historical Institutional Abuse inquiry, released yesterday, is truly shocking.

Chairman Anthony Hart said the “denigration and humiliation” of residents in 22 Church, State and charity-run homes in Northern Ireland was widespread.