CATHOLIC CHURCH “DOWNSIZES”

Date: April 18, 2024 - Craic & Codology

Pope Francis

Pope Francis


by Des Perate Pope Francis has introduced the most radical revamp of Irish Catholic Church structures in more than 900 years. As a result, two west of Ireland dioceses are to lose their bishops. The announcement was made last night by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Bunga Bacardi. Speaking outside a deserted cathedral in… Read more »

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