Abp of Dublin appeals for end
to recurrent violence in the city
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| Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin |
The Archbishop of Dublin in Ireland, Diarmuid Martin
condemns the level of violence in the capital city in recent weeks and says
those who ‘traffic in evil’ will no longer be able to exploit religious
services
By Lydia O'Kane
In a strongly worded statement at the conclusion of Mass on
Monday in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral, the Archbishop said violence in the city “had
taken on an unprecedented level of depravity with shootings taking place
unscrupulously near schools and shopping centres, leaving families terrified
and children witnessing brutality that will leave scars on their lives for
years.”
The perpetrators and sponsors of such violence, he said,
“merit nothing but rejection and distain. They belong behind bars and their
business of death must be undermined and destroyed.”
Over the last few weeks there has been a spate of murders in
Dublin. Many are linked to drug gangs operating in the city.
The Archbishop appealed to anyone who can provide
information about what he called “this sickening underworld to have the courage
and the decency to come forward in the interest of all.”
Archbishop Martin also appealed to civil and community
leaders to show a united and uncompromising response.
The Archbishop stressed that, “where it can be ascertained that individuals hold direct responsibility in this traffic in evil they will no longer be allowed to exploit religious services in the Archdiocese of Dublin to enhance their image.”
The Archbishop stressed that, “where it can be ascertained that individuals hold direct responsibility in this traffic in evil they will no longer be allowed to exploit religious services in the Archdiocese of Dublin to enhance their image.”
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