Pope asks for forgiveness for abuse by church

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27 Aug, 2018 Pope asks for forgiveness for abuse by church The Pope has asked for forgiveness for the crimes of church figures in Ireland as he laid bare a litany of abuse and mistreatment meted out to victims. Latest News Pope expected to draw 500,000 for mass Around half a million people are expected to gather to hear Pope Francis address a huge outdoor Mass on the second day of his historic visit to Ireland. Man shot and machete brandished as community festival takes place A man has been shot in north Belfast, whilst a community festival was taking place in the neighbourhood. Bang and flash as bomb targets Carrickfergus house The PSNI say that an object left at a Carrickfergus house was a viable explosive device. Brexit papers make 'sobering' reading The Ulster Farmers' Union says the first set of the UK Government's Brexit 'no deal' technical papers makes for sobering reading and reinforces the importance of securing a suitable exit deal. Sport Update ALL BUT OVER: CIYMS have champagne on ice after win over Waringstown CIYMS will have to wait another week to mathematically seal the Robinson Services Premier League title, but a seven wicket win over Waringstown at The Lawn on Saturday means the race is all but over. VIDEO: Stephen Murray on his Glenavon goal and welcome home win Stephen Murray joined play from the sidelines on Friday and finished his night with a goal for Glenavon against Ballymena United. Jonny Frazer's tactical switch pays dividends for Ards boss Colin Nixon Ards manager Colin Nixon's decision to play winger Jonny Frazer as a centre-forward played dividends on Friday night. And finally... Rees-Mogg in row over Troubles border Jacob Rees-Mogg has been branded "ill-informed" by the Irish deputy prime minister after suggesting people crossing the Northern Ireland border could be "inspected" after Brexit in the same way as "we had during the Troubles". See all the day's news here

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