Unease of the faithful is being ignored by the Irish bishops

Head of Church pledges "new song", but bishops must change their tune to soften our hearts

Cardinal Sean Brady and Archbishop Eamon Martin

Colum Kenny

'Sing a new song to the Lord". That's the motto of the new head of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Last week, Eamon Martin became Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland when Cardinal Sean Brady stepped down.

Like many priests and nuns he is committed to helping people who are isolated, lonely, ill and anxious.