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Biodiversity project inspired by Pope Francis soars
Updated / Saturday, 20 Jun 2026 08:42 https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0620/1579444-graveyards-biodiversity/ Biodiveristy measure embraced by parishioners of St Mary’s Church in Quin By Petula Martyn, RTE Mid West Correspondent Church grounds and graveyards across Ireland are becoming havens for birds, bees and bats as part of a biodiversity project inspired by Pope Francis. The initiative, which began in…