"The Pilgrim's Progress"

(25 July 10 - RV)Thousands of Irish pilgrims completed the traditional Croagh Patrick climb today, a pilgrimage to the summit of a mountain where St Patrick is said to have spent 40 days in fasting and penance for the conversion of the Irish nation.

Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam spoke about the climate on the pilgrimage in the wake of what has been a painful year for the Church in Ireland...