'); RTÉ says it has no plans to scrap The Angelus as it aims to strike a balance on 'diversity of views' An online petition started this week calling for RTÉ to scrap broadcasting the Angelus. By Sean Murray Sunday 17 Jan 2021, 7:30 AM Jan 17th 2021, 7:30 AM 26,817 Views 172 Comments Image: Shutterstock/Its Ymin Image: Shutterstock/Its Ymin RTÉ HAS SAID it has no plans to cease broadcasting the Angelus, and said it aims to strike a balance in considering the “diversity of views” on the matter while fulfilling its obligations to “reflect the rich and diverse religious culture in Ireland”. It also said that polling it has recently commissioned on the topic has shown a majority of people are in favour of the Angelus continuing to be broadcast.