Vatican investigating rumours of ‘sex party’ at Newcastle cathedral

Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral alleged to have invited worshippers to his living quarters during lockdown

The Vatican is investigating rumours of a “sex party” at a British cathedral which is alleged to have happened during lockdown.

As part of an investigation into the circumstances of Robert Byrne’s resignation as the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, the Catholic church is looking into claims one of his priests invited worshippers to a private party at his lodgings.