In a joint statement on 14 May, the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches said that talks between Northern Ireland’s political parties to restore the devolved institutions, were ‘a fresh window of opportunity, born of tragedy, but nestling in hope for the future that now requires courageous and compassionate leadership.’
The leaders of the Church of Ireland, Methodist Church in Ireland, Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Irish Council of Churches, were speaking at Stormont House in Belfast, as they met to encourage those taking part in the inter-party talks.
Church Leaders’ joint statement in full
‘As leaders…
