Jeremy Irons (AP)

In a new interview, British actor Jeremy Irons condemns adultery, defends the Catholic Church, and says that "abortion harms a woman."

Irons also says that in terms of abortion, "I believe women should be allowed to make the decision."

The remarks are in an interview Irons, 67, recently gave to the Guardian newspaper. The actor is promoting his new film, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Irons plays Alfred, the butler of Bruce Wayne.

Irons told the Guardian the following: