RTÉ attracts Vatican ire over actress in bishop’s clothes

The Vatican has reportedly lodged an official complaint with RTÉ over the filming of an actress and model dressed as a bishop.

The Vatican has reportedly lodged an official complaint with RTÉ over the filming of an actress and model dressed as a bishop.

Reports this morning said the piece was filmed close to Vatican buildings by the Would You Believe programme on Tuesday as part of a programme on the role of women in the church.

The three-man RTÉ crew were reportedly arrested and questioned because it is illegal under Italian law for someone who is not a cleric to wear cleric's clothes.

Reports this morning said the Vatican had also lodged a complaint with RTÉ accusing the crew of acting insensitively in such a religious area.

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