Priest who became online sensation says clergy should leave TikTok to the young

Father Pat Ward, from Co Donegal, attracted a huge following for his inventive online masses (Fr Pat Ward/PA)

A priest who became a viral sensation during lockdown has urged his fellow clergymen to leave TikTok to young people.

Fr Pat Ward, from Arranmore Island in Co Donegal, was named an inspirational hero in the Gala and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards for his inventive online masses.