Letters to the Editor: Church must do more to tackle racism

I urge those within the Church who have a say in these matters to prioritise racism in Ireland

'The fact remains that a large percentage of Irish people show allegiance, however strained or halfhearted, to Catholicism. File picture: Pexels

The Catholic Church has rightly been held to account for failings and the succession of abuse scandals that have rocked it in recent years, but it’s still a powerful institution globally, including in Ireland. For that reason, it can be a potent force for good, in that it can influence large numbers of people via its ethical pronouncements and declarations of policy.

Right now, the Church in Ireland could make a huge difference by taking a tough, uncompromising, and resolute stand against racism.