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Brady made 'prince of the church'

The Irish primate, Archbishop Sean Brady, is made a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/norther...and/7109989.stm

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Cardinal Brady meets Orangemen

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland meets Orangemen involved in the Drumcree marching dispute.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/norther...and/7272062.stm

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Irish Church apologises for abuse

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he is deeply sorry about child abuse by priests following a damning report. Ref. Source 2

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Irish church shake-up after abuse

After meeting the Pope, the Archbishop of Dublin says a "significant reorganisation" of the Irish Catholic Church is likely. Ref. Source 9

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Under fire Bishop awaiting fate

Bishop Donal Murray will remain in Rome to await developments regarding his future, his spokesman says. Ref. Source 1

Irish Catholics

Bishop quits after abuse scandal

A second Irish bishop is resigning after a damning report which found that Catholic leaders concealed child abuse. Ref. Source 7

Irish Catholics

Cardinal Cahal Daly seriously ill

Ireland's most senior Catholic cardinal, Dr Cahal Daly, is taken to hospital where he is believed to be seriously ill. Ref. Source 7

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Cardinal resists calls to resign

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he will only resign over claims he helped 'cover up' abuse if asked to do so by the Pope. Ref. Source 3