Reconciliation is a risky undertaking, but the Irish can be a forgiving people. Pope Francis, we’d like to move on. Help us in that process, writes Joyce Fegan

A Catholic priest found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl is embroiled in a row with his order and the Archbishop of Dublin over claims they are punishing him for being accused.

Cash-strapped priests are facing a significant pay cut, which will see their meagre salaries plunge by 25% in the space of just two years.