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Northern Ireland bishops lament beginning of ‘one of the most liberal abortion regimes’
- Mar 31, 2020
Bishops in Northern Ireland say they are “saddened and dismayed” by the implementation of “one of the most liberal abortion regimes anywhere in the world.”

By Charles Collins
Despite opposition, abortion is now legal in Northern Ireland
- Mar 27, 2020
The British government has pressed ahead with the legalization of abortion in Northern Ireland.

By Simon Caldwell
Ireland to be consecrated to Immaculate Heart for ‘strength and protection’ from COVID-19
- Mar 24, 2020
On March 25, the Catholic Church in Ireland will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary “for strength and protection from the coronavirus, COVID-19.”

By Charles Collins

Bishops welcome ‘triple lock’ protecting clergy in N. Ireland gay marriage law
- Feb 26, 2020
Northern Ireland’s bishops have “welcomed” proposals that would not allow religious ministers to perform same-sex marriages against the teachings of their Church bodies, as well as protect the free speech rights of those opposed to same-sex unions.

By Charles Collins
NIreland police say IRA dissidents planned Brexit truck bomb
- Feb 8, 2020
Irish Republican Army dissidents planted a bomb on a truck that was intended to explode on the day Britain left the European Union last week, police in Northern Ireland said Thursday.

By Associated Press
Irish border residents watch for Brexit fallout
- Jan 30, 2020
As Brexit takes effect Friday, residents on both sides of the Irish border are concerned about protecting the relative peace and prosperity after the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

By David Goldman

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