IRELAND
RTE News
The Association of Catholic Priests in Ireland has urged that Pope Benedict’s successor should dispel the climate of fear and repression in the Church.
It has also called on the new pope not to reappoint any of the Vatican’s departmental leaders but new people who would introduce new ideas and attitudes.
The association also calls on the new pope to fully implement the second Vatican Council’s programme for renewal.
Today is the fourth day of the College of Cardinals’ pre-election discussions.
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