They told the Pope, that while recognising unreservedly as catholics the spiritual jurisdiction of the Holy See, they were bound solemnly to affirm that Irish catholics recognise no rights in Rome to interfere in their political affairs.
Morley notes the assertion of Irish Catholics regarding their political autonomy from Rome, emphasizing their commitment to local governance.
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True merit once resigned, No trick nor feint will serve as well.
It is a case so to speak of “limited liability.” We are bound in honour—you cannot put a legal construction upon it—to see in concert with others that these arrangements are maintained.
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Gladstone protested against the bill as “inequitable, unusual, and unwise,” and it was largely modified in committee.
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