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The Vatican has launched an extraordinary probe into a 'lockdown sex party' at a cathedral as part of a wider inquiry into a former bishop's tenure.
The Roman Catholic church is investigating Robert Byrne's resignation as the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle in December.
The Archbishop of Liverpool, who is leading the investigation, has been asked to prepare 'an in-depth report into the events leading up to Bishop Byrne's resignation', The Sunday Times reported.
There is no suggestion that Bishop Byrne was at the alleged party or was aware of it.
The Roman Catholic church is investigating Robert Byrne's (pictured) resignation as the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle in December
During lockdown, Father Michael McCoy (above), who was the dean at the time, allegedly asked several worshippers if they would like to attend a 'sex party'
During lockdown, Father Michael McCoy, who was the dean at the time, allegedly asked several worshippers if they would like to attend a 'sex party' inside a property adjoining St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle.
'A number of complaints were made by individuals within the diocese after information came to light about a sex party
