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argued that priests in the Catholic Church are trained to serve as mandatory reporters, but sought protection for “the rite of penance.” “It’s an act of worship,” Schuster said.

Thattil also ordered the priests to read out the circular in all churches during Sunday Mass on March 2, when the Eastern rite Church starts Lent. However, the rebel priests refused to comply, and lay ...

Fr O'Fearraigh revealed how he gave the last rites to the two young friends at the scene. He told how he was asked to call to the scene by local Gardai and described the scene that he met.

Fr O'Fearraigh revealed how he gave the last rites to the two young friends at the scene. He told how he was asked to call to the scene by local Gardai and described the scene that he met.