Wayne and Colleen Rooney's marriage has been branded a 'sham' by angry Italian church officials.
An Italian priest said he warned the couple the converted monastery in Genoa where they got married was deconsecrated, and so not eligible to host religious services.
Father Mario Ostigoni said he suggested another church 5 miles away, but the pair ignored his advice and the wedding, conducted by Coleen's family priest Father Edward Quinn, went ahead regardless.
Mr Ostigoni explains, "The Bishop of Chiavari is not at all happy with what happened and I should imagine that Father Quinn's local bishop in Shrewsbury will also want to know what happened.
"If he did carry out a blessing or some form of religious event then it was wrong and it has absolutely no validity in the eyes of the Catholic church and in the eyes of the Lord."
He added that Cervara had not been a recognized venue for several months.
Bishop Tanasini, who gave permission for the marriage, was said to have been "astonished at the behavior and endless partying, fueled by alcohol" that surrounded the wedding.
A source close to the newly-married couple said, "They had a religious service at La Cervara after taking advice and thought they were OK."
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