Vatican expected to accept Bishop Moriarty's resignation tomorrow

The Vatican is expected to announce the Pope's acceptance of the resignation of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin tomorrow.

The Vatican is expected to announce the Pope's acceptance of the resignation of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin tomorrow.

Jim Moriarty confirmed his decision to go last December, amid public anger over the Murphy report on the handling of abuse allegations in the Dublin archdiocese.

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