Sir, – You report that the Association of Catholic Priests has written to Pope Francis to ask him to reverse the silencing of Fr Tony Flannery ("Priests' association asks Pope to reverse decision on Fr Flannery", December 15th). The use of the word "silencing" in this case is odd. Has Fr Flannery ever been more vocal at any time in his life than he has been since he was disciplined? – Yours, etc,
CDC ARMSTRONG,
Belfast.