Some Catholics say it's further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.
Corpus Christi was celebrated June 11, and Eucharistic processions to mark the feast took place across the country in cities and towns, large and small.
“There's a kind of joyfulness and celebratory spirit to the Irish people that I think has also become a part of our Catholic faith and community here, too.”
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