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British PM aims to restore Protestant-Catholic power-sharing in Northern Ireland
- Associated Press, Church in UK and Ireland
- Jul 31, 2019
New British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday finished his rocky debut tour of the U.K. in Northern Ireland, where he faces a doubly difficult challenge: Restoring the collapsed Belfast government and finding a solution for the Irish border after Brexit.
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Northern Ireland’s pro-life laws set to end after UK parliament vote
- News Analysis
- Jul 19, 2019
This week, the pro-life protections in Northern Ireland were removed in a series of amendments to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill, that had the primary function of dealing with the exercise of government functions in Northern Ireland, since the power-sharing agreement collapsed in January 2017.
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Religious leaders give support to efforts to revive Northern Ireland government
- Church in UK and Ireland
- May 14, 2019
Religious leaders in Ireland expressed their hope that “substantive progress” will restore the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland that collapsed over two years ago.
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In Northern Ireland, anti-abortion graffiti hits Catholic churches
- Catholic News Agency, Church in UK and Ireland
- Apr 26, 2018
Two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland have been targeted with graffiti bearing a message opposed to abortion, ahead of a key referendum in the Republic of Ireland.
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Christian leaders concerned over talks to form new Executive in Northern Ireland
- Global Church
- Jun 26, 2017
The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, joined other Christian leaders in calling for the major parties in Northern Ireland to form a new Executive before a June 29 deadline imposed by the British government. The leaders are concerned that until a government is formed, “the most vulnerable are at greater risk, while crucial decisions on education, health and welfare are not being taken.”
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