Sinéad O'Connor intended to attack her abusive mother by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II on television
Sinéad O'Connor intended to attack her abusive mother by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II on television

Even though it’s thought the singer pulled the stunt to highlight the Catholic church’s abuse cover-up, Sinéad O’Connor actually meant to attack her abusive mum and all “devils” by tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II on US television in 1992.