Spotlight on darker side of the Catholic Church

EVERY Wednesday I look forward to reading Rónán Mullen’s latest attempt at justifying the Catholic Church. I often wonder if he is capable of criticising his Church, or does his faith blind him to reality.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2005 - 01:00

He related a story from the North's police ombudsman, Nuala O'Loan, showing the kind nature of his Church (Irish Examiner, September 28). However, there are many examples of his Church forcing people to parade their guilt. A simple example was the practice of reading out the dues in order to humiliate people into giving more.

Mr Mullen claims that his "Church has the capacity to be a healing, compassionate force." Where was this capacity in the Magdalene laundries and industrial schools run by his Church?

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