A lay religious group will hold a silent vigil outside the residence of the papal nuncio in protest at the silencing of four liberal priests.

Pope Benedict XVI will meet representatives of Cameroon’s Muslim minority today shortly before celebrating Mass for thousands of faithful from Africa’s expanding Catholic flock in the capital’s football stadium.

THE Bishop of Kerry, Dr Bill Murphy, yesterday said Taoiseach Bertie Ahern may have been hasty in deciding not to have a national day of mourning to mark the death of John Paul II.

THERE will not be a national day of mourning for the Pope, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said yesterday.

THE first Eucharistic service performed by women had to be transferred from All Hallows College last night after more than 30 members of the public objected and threatened to protest outside.