Speculation is rife that deputy editor of The Irish Catholic, Michael Kelly is to be promoted as de facto editor of the paper.
Certainly that is what Mr Kelly was saying himself to everyone who would listen at last weekend's John Paul II conference in Ballaghederreen. Co. Roscommon.
Michael Kelly said the same thing over two years ago - so hopefully his wish will soon come true meaning that Garry O'Sullivan will be promoted sideways to a position with no editorial control.
Displaying a great sun-tan, Michael Kelly was regaling those present with his views that "Israel should bomb the Palestinians in Gaza into the sea." I kid you not. Not a very Christian attitude but it does show he has made quite a change in recent years on the issue of Israel/ Palestine.
Three years ago, Michael Kelly was a fervent supporter of the Palestinian cause who quoted Cardinal Martino with gusto.
But after being introduced to the Israeli ambassador by David Quinn, and after four trips to Israel, thanks to the generosity of the Israeli government - He is now, he tells us, a committted Zionist.
He is firmly of the opinion that the "God will protect Israel". That is a moderately easy task now Israel now has nuclear weapons don't you think.
Michael, as a pro-Israeli Zionist who supports the treaty of Lisbon, is now is a small minority position among practicing Catholics in Ireland, and this stance in the paper shows in its dropping cirulation. The last time it was printed by the Limerick Leader it had a print run of 17,000. A huge drop from just a few years ago - so maybe the paper's own - The Agricultural Trust can't get a new owner quick enough.
The Irish Catholic - when it does what it says on the tin, I'm sure its circulation will increase again. Until it does so, methinks its circulation will fall even further.
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