Under Charlton's leadership 'Irish soccer fans were allowed to dream', said President Michael D. Higgens.

Celtic supporters attending the Mass in Cork are encouraged to wear Celtic scarves and jerseys. The Mass will also be streamed live online, a facility being offered by SMA Wilton on its website.

“I thought I’d never be able to see another thing in my life.”

England’s two goal scorers against Sweden are Catholics: Harry Maguire and Dele Alli.

“If you play for the good of the group, then it is easier to win.”

Former Manchester United footballer becomes a Dominican friar.

“Is anyone surprised by this news?” asked Mgr Melchor Sanchez de Toca, director of the Pontifical Council for Culture's sports division.

High profile broadcaster described Vatican's treatment of Fr Tony Flannery as an "outrageous injustice".

Homeless campaigner and former soccer international honoured for "their work in the fields of social justice and sport”.