The Best Catholics in the World: The Irish, the Church and the End of a Special Relationship
By Derek Scally
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By Derek Scally
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A compelling account of why Ireland was so very Catholic for so long, and why that changed
When Berlin-based journalist Derek Scally visited Christmas Vigil Mass in his hometown of Dublin, he found that like its congregants, the once-packed suburban church where he was an altar boy was quiet and slowly ageing. A collective identity lost, the dwindling power of the Church in Ireland was undeniable.
The Best Catholics in the World is Scally's response - an empathetic and engaging voyage into t...
When Berlin-based journalist Derek Scally visited Christmas Vigil Mass in his hometown of Dublin, he found that like its congregants, the once-packed suburban church where he was an altar boy was quiet and slowly ageing. A collective identity lost, the dwindling power of the Church in Ireland was undeniable.
The Best Catholics in the World is Scally's response - an empathetic and engaging voyage into t...


