Pope Francis asks forgiveness for cover-up of clerical abuse by Church members
Pope Francis has prayed for forgiveness for the physical, mental and sexual abuse carried out by members the Catholic Church with roles of responsibility.
At the outset of the Papal mass in the Phoenix Park today, the Pontiff noted that he last night met with eight survivors who suffered abuse of power, of conscience and also sexual abuse by members of the clergy.
He said he was now placing “before the mercy of the lord these crimes and to ask forgiveness for them.”
Thousands attend march in solidarity with survivors of clerical abuse
A march in solidarity with survivors of clerical abuse has taken place in Dublin city centre.
Timed to coincide with the Papal mass, the Stand4Truth event started at the Garden of Remembrance with speeches and performances from the likes of Villagers, Hozier and Roisín O.
The event also featured spoken word performances by theatre-maker Grace Dyas, poet Sarah Clancy and a speech from organiser and activist Colm O’Gorman.
Motorists praised "brave actions" after pulling unconscious driver from burning car
Emergency services are praising the “brave actions of passing motorists” that pulled an unconscious driver from a burning car on Saturday night.
Wicklow Fire Service said the man was pulled from the car after a crash on the N81.
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating a crash involving two cars that happened at Ballysize, Hollywood, County Wicklow at 9.00pm.
Sean Gallagher fuels speculation over second bid for presidency
Former presidential candidate Sean Gallagher has hit out at the government's response to homelessness.
It is the latest signal that the businessman is preparing a second bid for the presidency.
In a half-page article on the back of the Sunday Independent, Mr Gallagher said the homeless crisis is a “national disgrace” that is being “further compounded by the failure of Government to provide proper leadership on the issue.”
Dublin in line for "prison themed" café run by former offenders
The Irish Prison Service is aiming to open a “prison themed” café in Dublin city centre - staffed by former offenders.
The plan is part of a push to create jobs for ex-convicts.
In a tender published online the IPS said it was sounding out the market to gauge the level of interest and engagement from suitable operators.
