Pope Francis’ decision to appoint an under-fire Chilean bishop is difficult to understand, says Greg Daly
Greg Daly
The Gift of Grace
A Cavan couple’s fifth child proved to be anything but ‘incompatible with life’, Greg Daly learns
Marie Collins ‘baffled’ by Pope’s appointment of controversial bishop
The Pope’s decision to appoint a Chilean bishop accused of turning a blind eye to abuse has been described as “baffling” and “disappointing” by the sole Irish member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Francis appointed Bishop Juan Barros to head the small diocese of Osorno. As a young man, Bishop Barros…
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