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Church in Ireland

Can an avowed Catholic become Ireland’s new president?

Maria Steen, a barrister with a background in architecture, is hoping so.

Luke Coppen
Sep 12, 2025
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Can a candidate who upholds Catholic teaching on issues such as abortion, assisted suicide, and same-sex marriage be elected president in secular 21st-century Ireland?

Maria Steen speaks at the launch of the All Ireland Rosary Rally 2025 on March 1, 2025. Screenshot from @AllIrelandRosaryRally

Maria Steen, a barrister with a background in architecture, is…

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