Brendan Butler

Irish bishop's reference to Mary Magdalene's 'colorful past' draws criticism

A prominent member of a church reform group in Ireland has expressed outrage in a letter to Irish Bishop Denis Nulty over his reference to Mary Magdalene's "colorful past" in an April 11 homily for a televised Mass.

A voter casts his ballot May 25 in Dublin as Ireland holds a referendum on its law on abortion. (CNS/Reuters/Max Rossi)

Irish overwhelmingly vote to repeal amendment banning abortion

By Sarah Mac Donald

DignityUSA to Irish church: Restore imagery of same-sex couples to booklet

By Sarah Mac Donald

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