The Ithacan

Accuracy • Independence • Integrity

We had just crossed over from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland, and I was looking for some telltale sign that we were in a different place.

Religion often serves as something people can turn to when they need support, and the Protestant Community has failed to create that atmosphere among all of its members.

“For most of my students, their faith is the most important thing about them,” James Touchton, protestant chaplain and current Interfaith Council advisor, said.

Pope Francis took to Twitter on March 13, acknowledging the one-year anniversary of his papal inauguration by asking his followers to “Please pray for me.”