Dublin, Ireland | AFP | Thousands of demonstrators marched in Dublin on Saturday in favour of liberalising Ireland’s tight abortion laws ahead of a planned referendum on the fiercely-debated issue. Protesters chanted, “My body, my choice” and waved placards reading “Not the church, not the state, women should decide their fate” …
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Dublin, Ireland | AFP | Ireland announced it will hold a referendum next year on whether to repeal its constitutional ban on abortion in almost all cases — just a few weeks before Pope Francis visits. The government is also planning votes to remove Ireland’s anti-blasphemy law and to reduce the …
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By Kevin Kelly Remembering Ireland’s own recovery as a nation, it stands with Uganda in her journey to prosperity. St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s national day, is celebrated on 17th March every year. On this day, Irish people and their friends across the world engage in celebrations of our heritage and …
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