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Irish church not ready for Pope visit

A leading church figure has indicated that a papal visit to Ireland is now unlikely this year.

Pope Benedict XVI would visit Ireland "soon rather than later" and was "actively considering" an invitation from the Catholic Church in Ireland, the Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin said yesterday.

But Dr Martin added that the Irish church is not ready for a papal visit.

It had initially been hoped that Pope Benedict would attend the Eucharistic Congress taking place in Dublin this June.

However, Dr Martin yesterday indicated that such a trip was unlikely as he highlighted a number of problems that have arisen — including the Pope's reduced travelling schedule owing to his age.

He also said a visit was unlikely until the "healing process" for victims of clerical sexual abuse is completed.

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  • Chris P

    Oh really, with all the revelations about the child abuse and the abuse of young women – maybe he's afraid he would get arrested on entry. What a lovely religion. Such a good example.

    • bighoss

      From the article: "He also said a visit was unlikely until the 'healing process' for victims of clerical sexual abuse is completed."

      THAT, friends, is code for: "Things are too hot and hostile against the Catholic Church in Ireland right now. When the enormous anger and resentment over the notorious pedophilia scandal has cooled enough, the CEO of the world's largest cult will show up in Ireland."