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Irish public opinion

May 21, 2025

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CWN Editor's Note: A new public-opinion survey in Ireland has found that 47% of respondents have an unfavorable attitude toward the Catholic Church, 25% are neutral, and only 24% view the Church favorably.

The survey, commissioned by the Iona Institute, found even stronger negative attitudes toward Catholicism among younger respondents in the once staunchly Catholic country.

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  • Posted by: Randal Mandock - May. 21, 2025 11:31 PM ET USA

    Easy to understand the survey results.