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Church forced to take down Pride flag by Catholic leaders prompts heartwarming shows of support
The Pride flag was removed from the church in Ballyfermot after the diocese intervened. (Facebook)
People in Dublin are preparing to hold a solidarity vigil after a church in Ballyfermot was ordered to take down a Pride flag by Catholic leaders.
Ballyfermot Assumption Parish Church put up the Pride flag and an Irish flag last Tuesday (15 June) in an effort to show that everyone in the community is welcome.
Speaking to parishioners at mass on Sunday (20 June), Father Adrian Egan said the pastoral council decided to fly the Pride flag and the Irish flag because gay people in the community told them how hurtful the Catholic Church’s anti-LGBT+ stance is, according to