promotion were described as Catholic – a statement recalling the frequently asked question: "Is the Pope a Catholic?"

In a tone that does not exactly match the Vatican's style, Willem Jacobus Eijk, the archbishop of Utrecht, is described as having a "strong tendency to conservatism, specially regarding abortion and homosexuality, which has made him one of the most talked about religious men in the country".

The Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi pointed out that the bios were carefully labelled as "unofficial" and said the decision to use Wikipedia was a temporary measure driven by haste. "Since then we have been putting up official bios on our site," he said.

However, the use of Wikipedia seems in line with Benedict's approval of the internet. After he was criticised in 2009 for beingin Donegal. In a statement it said that:

The Department has not given permission for filming in Donegal at this point, and Minister Heather Humphreys is not in a position to comment on potential pipeline film projects.

Disney Lucasfilm confirmed last week that it will shoot scenes for episode VIII of the series on Ceann Sibéal at the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula.

Sceilg Mhichíl will feature in the next installment

Star Wars: Episode VIII is directed by Rian Johnson and will see the return of Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson alongside The Force Awakens co-stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega.

New cast members include Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran.