Catholics need not obey laws contrary to faith, Archbishop says
Martin surprised at Pope replying to Zappone letter about mother and baby homes
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: “The Minister himself has recognised the place of conscientious objection. We’ll wait and see exactly what comes out as to whether the solutions the Minister presents are going to be adequate.” Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish TimesPhotograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times
Catholics cannot be forced to obey laws which go against the basic principles of their faith, Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has said.
He has also expressed surprise at learning for the first time through the media that Pope Francis had replied to a letter from Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone about mother and baby homes in Ireland.