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New Catholic Primate of Ireland: Abusers found a safe haven in the church

The new Catholic Primate of All Ireland has said abusers previously found a "safe haven" in the c...
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10.55 8 Sep 2014


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New Catholic Primate of Ireland: Abusers found a safe haven in the church

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10.55 8 Sep 2014


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The new Catholic Primate of All Ireland has said abusers previously found a "safe haven" in the church to hurt children.

Archbishop Eamon Martin (52) is taking over in the position after the Pope accepted the resignation of his predecessor, Sean Brady, earlier today.

Archbishop Martin has been working as his Coadjutor for the past 16 months. He says he is honoured to take on the role.

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But speaking to the Right Hook here on Newstalk, Archbishop Martin said current safeguards in place for children can be improved upon.

Earlier, Cardinal Brady said "I am pleased that Pope Francis has today accepted the resignation which I offered to him on the occasion of my 75th birthday."

"I warmly congratulate Archbishop Eamon Martin who today becomes Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland and Coarb Phadraic."

"The people of the Archdiocese of Armagh and the people of Ireland will remain in my prayers for the rest of my life. I ask the favour of your prayers to help me continue to serve God as best I can all the days God gives me. God bless you always," he added.

Cardinal Brady offered his resignation in July, a month ahead of his 75th birthday.


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