Political antics have become as ugly as sin these days

SAINTS and sinners dominated a week that left more losers than winners.

In a twist on the classic film, Roman Holiday, a trip to the eternal city for the beatification of two Popes reignited Enda Kenny’s love affair with the hierarchy of the Catholic Church.

But, once safely home, Mr Kenny joined Finance Minister Michael Noonan to worship at the altar of mammon and naked political cynicism.