Hero: Pope John Paul II:I was pleased to read the news from the diocese of Kerry that one of its priests had been defrocked by Pope John Paul II over an alleged sexual assault.

Yesterday two other Irish priests were defrocked by Pope John Paul II.I applaud the Pope over this as the priests who engaged in such despicable acts have brought shame on Ireland as well as their religion.

Villain: Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan who said signing a text extending Turkey's association agreement with the EU to include Cyprus did not mean recognition of its government.His opinions left a sour taste on proceedings.