Marie Collins
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Marie Collins
@marielco.bsky.social
Former member Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Patron of Marie Collins Foundation www.mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk Other interests: current affairs, photography, travel, music, TV. Live in Dublin, Ireland. Re posts not endorsement.
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Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal for help in identifying the skeletal remains of an elderly woman discovered during works on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway in east Cork more than four years ago
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Gardaí publish facial reconstruction in bid to identify skeletal remains found on Cork greenway
The woman’s skeletal remains were discovered in January 2021.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favour of a Vatican hotel, according to several Vatican officials. For @reuters.com:
Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace
Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favour of a Vatican hotel, according to several Vatican officials.
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May 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Six countries speak out on Gaza. I’m proud Ireland, my country, is among them. A people are being starved and massacred and the world stands silently by.
May 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Hospitals in Gaza say at least 64 people were killed by Israeli strikes as President Trump wraps up his regional visit.

At least 48 bodies were brought to the Indonesian hospital and another 16 bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital, health officials said.
Israeli strikes kill at least 64 people in Gaza as Trump wraps up his Middle East visit
Gaza hospitals say Israeli strikes across the territory have killed at least 64 people just as U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East visit that skipped Israel.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Best wishes to Pope Leo X1V. Let us hope he can help bring peace and justice where it is needed. We must wait and see #PopeLeo
May 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Don’t remember any drawing but he sure did say “caca!” in anger and disgust as he heard of horrors perpetrated by Catholic clergy and religious here in Industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and orphanages.
April 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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The priest of Gaza's only Catholic parish says that Pope Francis called the church 'every day' from the beginning of the war, in October 2023, until the Saturday before Easter.

Father Gabriel Romanelli said the pope gave a blessing to 'all the citizens in Gaza' in his last call 🔗 trib.al/HTXR28a
April 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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BREAKING: Pope Francis has died, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced.
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican camerlengo, announces
Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.“ At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.
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April 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Rest in Peace Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
This woman’s rapist was just welcomed to the White House by Donald Trump today! youtube.com/watch?v=25Os...
Conor McGregor trial: Nikita Hand gives statement after winning civil case
YouTube video by Guardian News
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March 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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A U.S. appeals court says the Trump administration could temporarily implement a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
In January, Trump ordered federal officials to terminate all programs and activities related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the U.S. government.
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March 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28
Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28
Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa requests locally, which means all of their voice recordings will be sent to the company’s cloud. Ars Technica reports that on Friday, Amazon sent an email to customers who have “Do…
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March 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Pope Francis was put on a breathing machine after suffering a sudden respiratory episode. He is not considered out of danger, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis put on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode | CNN
Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia.
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February 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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What an amazing writer and such an impact on Irish cultural life. We had a pleasure of interviewing her some years back - 2008 - for a series for RTÉ lyric fm and found her generous, smart, kind and curious - always alive to where writing and creativity were going. #JenniferJohnston
February 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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@sulliview.bsky.social:
"What is clear is that Bezos no longer wants to own an independent news organization. He wants a megaphone and a political tool that will benefit his own commercial interests."

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Jeff Bezos is muzzling the Washington Post’s opinion section. That’s a death knell | Margaret Sullivan
‘I couldn’t be more sad and disgusted,’ says former top editor Martin Baron
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February 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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“The Holy Father’s clinical conditions in the last 24 hours have shown a further, slight improvement,” read today’s statement from the pope’s doctors.
Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement'
(RNS) — The pope’s mild kidney failure is under control, tests showed.
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February 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.
Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.
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February 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Well done Ireland!
February 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The director of the FDA’s food division resigned on Monday, saying the loss of critical employees made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Pope Francis' treatment for a respiratory tract infection "will require adequate hospitalization" to treat what the Vatican is now describing as a "complex clinical picture."
Vatican: Pope's 'complex' respiratory infection 'will require adequate hospitalization'
Pope Francis' treatment for a respiratory tract infection "will require adequate hospitalization" to treat what the Vatican is now describing as a "complex clinical picture."
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February 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Pope Francis on Feb. 14 was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for testing and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, which has plagued the 88-year-old pontiff in recent weeks.
Pope Francis, battling bronchitis, admitted to hospital
Pope Francis on Feb. 14 was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for testing and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, which has plagued the 88-year-old pontiff in recent weeks.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The Jesuits here in Ireland have announced the names of 15 deceased sex abusers. All protected during life with no thought for their victims who are now expected to be grateful for this publication.
February 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Simon Harris has confirmed that the government intends to ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land - but said that services will not be included in the proposed ban
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Ireland to ban goods but not services from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian lands
Speaking in the Dáil today, Harris said that services would not be included in the proposed ban, despite previous promises.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM