Catherine the Fake: How O'Brien took elderly Waterford woman to Vatican and conned her out of €300k 

A strong bond formed over a love of art and antiques led Marie O'Shea to a dream visit to the Pope with Catherine O'Brien who she treated like a daughter. However, a series of unpaid loans over the years would break that link, writes Ann Murphy

Catherine the Fake art, day one

The expanse of St Peter’s Square in the Vatican is synonymous with elections of Popes, Easter ceremonies and the weekly audiences with the Pontiff.

It is one of the most recognisable sites in the world and is top of many dedicated Catholics’ wish lists of places to visit.