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Irish Bishop: ‘Yes’ On Abortion Voters Have Gravely Sinned, Need Confession

Paul Bois

In response to the nation of Ireland voting to enshrine abortion into their constitution, Irish Bishop Kevin Doran of the Diocese of Elphin has told his flock to get themselves to the confessional if they voted “Yes” on the referendum, having committed a grave sin.

Speaking with RTE Today, Doran said that knowingly voting “Yes” on a referendum for abortion constitutes a serious sin that requires repentance in the sacrament of confession before a Catholic can receive Holy Communion.

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