Congregation claps bishop’s pulpit apology

EMBATTLED Bishop of Limerick Dr Donal Murray was applauded yesterday in his own diocese after he apologised for his handling of child sex allegations.

Speaking to worshippers at St Joseph’s Church in O’Connell Avenue, Limerick, Dr Murray said he would be guided on the issue of his own resignation by local people and priests.

“There have, as you know, been calls for me to resign,” he said.