Hozier and other Irish artists will make a stance during the papal visit this weekend by performing at a rally for Catholic Church abuse survivors.
The From Eden singer will perform at the Stand For Truth rally along with Roisin O, and Liam Ó’Maonlaí from the Hothouse Flowers. There will also be spoken word from Grace Dyas and Sarah Clancy.
The event is hosted by Amnesty International’s Colm O’Gorman.
Speaking about the event, “This month, Pope Francis will come to Ireland. It will be a visit full of pageantry and symbolism. A visit that has deep meaning for many people of faith. But it seems that this visit will also be marked by an effort to silence and marginalise those whom the church has harmed. We cannot allow that to happen. We cannot stand by as those who suffered abuse and violation are pushed to one side and denied. We cannot stand by and see the victims of the church’s brutal history marginalised and dismissed. We cannot stay silent as the Vatican uses its power and pomp to forcefully deny the reality of the harm it has done. We will not stand by.”
Hozier has been a vocal supporter of Catholic Church abuse survivors. All proceeds from his sold-out show set to take place in Dublin next month will go to Safe Ireland, which deals with domestic abuse, One in Four which works with families and individuals affected by childhood sexual abuse and homeless charity Peter McVerry Trust.
The event takes place at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, in Dublin on Sunday, August 26th at 3 pm.
Pope Francis is set to arrive in Ireland on Saturday, August 25th.
He will then head to Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin Castle and Croke Park.
The Pontiff will say Mass in Pheonix Park on Sunday, August 26th.
Here’s everything you need to know about getting around Dublin during the visit.
