A statement by the Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh:
The forthcoming Referendum to change the Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution has brought the issue of abortion into sharp focus. The debate over abortion is complex and polarized. Those who campaign for a more liberal policy on abortion emphasize the right of the mother – her right to choose. Those opposed to changing the current position in relation to abortion emphasize the rights of the unborn child, especially the right to live. Abortion is an incredibly sensitive and emotive issue. It touches upon our identity,…
