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Ireland Makes History with First Gay Marriage Referendum
In Ireland, how influential is the Roman Catholic Church? In the 1980's, voters soundly rejected both divorce and abortion. But today's referendum on legalizing same-sex marriage may tell a different story, as we hear from Henry McDonald, Ireland correspondent for the Guardian and the Observer .
By Warren Olney • • 5m ListenIn Ireland, how influential is the Roman Catholic Church? In the 1980's, voters soundly rejected both divorce and abortion. But today's referendum on legalizing same-sex marriage may tell a different story, as we hear from Henry McDonald, Ireland correspondent for the Guardian and the Observer.
