Businessman Declan Ganley has called on the Irish Bishops to “open their churches” in defiance of lockdown after his constitutional case against the state in relation to the right to worship was delayed yet again. His case – which states that the ban on public worship is illegal under the Irish constitution – was originally […]
Catholics in various parts of Ireland are gathering on a weekly basis to pray outside the doors of local churches as the ban on public worship persists.
The calculations being made by our political leaders and health officials are clear: religion is non-essential and about the same level of importance as getting your nails done.
Other than taking names, Gardaí attending the scene did not appear to take issue with the Sunday prayers in videos seen by Gript.ie.
Several Garda checkpoints with over a dozen Gardaí were in place around Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mullahoran, Co. Cavan
Professor Oran Doyle of TCD has said that the list of prohibited “relevant events” does not include events “held for religious reasons”.
The Taoiseach expressed surprise at the bishops’ statement on the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.
The bishop of Raphoe has said politicians are wrong to deem religious services “non-essential”.
The Iona Institute has said that Ireland will be one of the last countries in Europe to restore public worship. While Ireland plans to keep the ban on public religious ceremonies until July 20th, other European countries are allowing public worship again much sooner. In fact, this country seem to be one of the last to restore […]