Pope Francis Will Be Visiting a Changed Ireland Once the bedrock of European Catholicism, Ireland has legalized gay marriage, elected a gay prime minister and voted to strip a ban on abortion this year. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Brazil’s President Tells Armed Forces to Commemorate Military CoupPope Francis’ Visit to Morocco Raises Hopes for Its ChristiansHuge Crowds of Algerians Protest Army’s Latest Compromise OfferBrexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third TimeMueller Report, Brexit, N.C.A.A.: Your Friday Evening BriefingU.S. Troops Leaving Syria, but Some May Stay Longer Than Expected