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#Papal Visit

# papal-visit - Thursday 14 October, 2021

White House confirms Joe Biden will travel to Glasgow for COP26 climate summit
# Eurotrip
# Eurotrip

White House confirms Joe Biden will travel to Glasgow for COP26 climate summit

Oct 14th 2021, 6:30 PM 8,216 Views 12 Comments

Biden also have an audience with the Pope in Rome ahead of the G20.

# papal-visit - Tuesday 6 April, 2021

Phoenix Park gates to be rehung this summer nearly three years after Pope Francis visit
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Phoenix Park gates to be rehung this summer nearly three years after Pope Francis visit

Apr 6th 2021, 9:19 AM 38,960 Views 51 Comments

The OPW said it was hopeful the €800,000 plus refurbishment would be completed by the end of July.

# papal-visit - Sunday 7 March, 2021

Pope prays for Iraq’s war dead in Mosul on last day of tour
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Pope prays for Iraq’s war dead in Mosul on last day of tour

Mar 7th 2021, 8:24 AM 8,089 Views 7 Comments

The pontiff was due to celebrate an open-air Mass on the last day of his visit.

# papal-visit - Saturday 6 March, 2021

Iraqi Shiite leader says Christians should live 'in security and peace' after meeting Pope Francis
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Iraqi Shiite leader says Christians should live 'in security and peace' after meeting Pope Francis

Updated Mar 6th 2021, 8:47 AM 30,616 Views 43 Comments

Pope Francis met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Iraq today.

# papal-visit - Friday 5 March, 2021

Pope Francis arrives in Iraq for first papal visit amid pandemic and security concerns
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Pope Francis arrives in Iraq for first papal visit amid pandemic and security concerns

Updated Mar 5th 2021, 12:15 PM 21,685 Views 46 Comments

Foreign minister Fuad Hussein said Iraqis were eager to welcome Francis’s ‘message of peace and tolerance’.

# papal-visit - Friday 11 October, 2019

Scouting Ireland announces organiser of Pope Francis visit as new CEO
# Anne Griffin
# Anne Griffin

Scouting Ireland announces organiser of Pope Francis visit as new CEO

Oct 11th 2019, 8:16 PM 17,079 Views 30 Comments

Anne Griffin will take over from Dr John Lawlor, who has headed the organisation since 2012.

# papal-visit - Monday 4 February, 2019

Pope Francis makes historic visit to United Arab Emirates
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Pope Francis makes historic visit to United Arab Emirates

Feb 4th 2019, 7:16 AM 12,277 Views 29 Comments

His trip culminates tomorrow with the first-ever papal Mass on the Arabian Peninsula.

# papal-visit - Monday 31 December, 2018

8km tailbacks, a €76,000 catering bill and a 36-hour visit: the numbers behind Pope Francis' visit to Ireland
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

8km tailbacks, a €76,000 catering bill and a 36-hour visit: the numbers behind Pope Francis' visit to Ireland

Dec 31st 2018, 12:00 PM 15,744 Views 90 Comments

The pope’s two-day visit was one of the most widely anticipated events of the year.

# papal-visit - Wednesday 19 December, 2018

Taoiseach's constituency office contacted DCC over objections to Papal visit
# Road Closures
# Road Closures

Taoiseach's constituency office contacted DCC over objections to Papal visit

Dec 19th 2018, 12:05 AM 23,270 Views 22 Comments

An objection sent to the Taoiseach said road closures inflicted ‘unnecessary hardship on local residents’.

# papal-visit - Tuesday 20 November, 2018

'Pure sectarian hatred' or 'totally biased pro-Catholic coverage': Complaints to RTÉ over papal visit
# Angry Feedback
# Angry Feedback

'Pure sectarian hatred' or 'totally biased pro-Catholic coverage': Complaints to RTÉ over papal visit

Nov 20th 2018, 12:05 AM 39,623 Views 35 Comments

Documents released show that RTÉ received nearly 1,000 pieces of “feedback” over its coverage.

# papal-visit - Friday 2 November, 2018

Katherine Zappone warned Tánaiste that using State funds for Pope visit 'undermined' work for LGTBI+ rights
# World Meeting Of Families
# World Meeting Of Families

Katherine Zappone warned Tánaiste that using State funds for Pope visit 'undermined' work for LGTBI+ rights

Nov 2nd 2018, 12:05 AM 30,062 Views 84 Comments

An email released under the Freedom of Information Act shows how Zappone had ‘very serious’ concerns ahead of the visit.

# papal-visit - Saturday 6 October, 2018

Contractor was asked to install papal road markings in Dublin for free over concerns about cost
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Contractor was asked to install papal road markings in Dublin for free over concerns about cost

Oct 6th 2018, 6:30 AM 43,647 Views 29 Comments

The markings were located at the Capuchin Day Centre and read: “Welcome Pope Francis” and “Fáilte a Phapa Prionsias”.

# papal-visit - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Majority of people think Pope Francis 'didn't go far enough' on child abuse during Irish visit
# Poll Result
# Poll Result

Majority of people think Pope Francis 'didn't go far enough' on child abuse during Irish visit

Aug 28th 2018, 7:19 AM 11,022 Views 29 Comments

That’s according to an Ipsos MRBI poll for the Irish Times.

Explainer: What do the survivors of Catholic Church abuse want from the Vatican?
# Church Abuse
# Church Abuse

Explainer: What do the survivors of Catholic Church abuse want from the Vatican?

Aug 28th 2018, 12:05 AM 18,741 Views 48 Comments

The papal visit saw many headlines about clerical abuse and about how survivor groups were unhappy with the Church’s response to it.

# papal-visit - Monday 27 August, 2018

Over one million people tuned in to watch Pope Francis in Ireland on RTÉ One
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Over one million people tuned in to watch Pope Francis in Ireland on RTÉ One

Aug 27th 2018, 9:28 PM 18,824 Views 149 Comments

An average of 535,000 viewers watched the full Papal Mass on RTÉ One in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.

'Hopefully it brings us luck': The Pope's Skoda is being donated to a homeless hub
# Crosscare
# Crosscare

'Hopefully it brings us luck': The Pope's Skoda is being donated to a homeless hub

Aug 27th 2018, 2:35 PM 25,377 Views 59 Comments

The “SCV 1″ number plate, which stands for Vatican city, will be changed.

'Exposure to infectious diseases deeply worrying': Soldiers forced to bed down close to needles in Phoenix Park
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

'Exposure to infectious diseases deeply worrying': Soldiers forced to bed down close to needles in Phoenix Park

Aug 27th 2018, 12:45 PM 57,258 Views 93 Comments

The Permanent Defence Forces Representative Association says it intends to fully investigate with its members in the coming days.

Zappone confirms she told pope about children's bodies in sewage system of Tuam home
# Tuam Babies
# Tuam Babies

Zappone confirms she told pope about children's bodies in sewage system of Tuam home

Aug 27th 2018, 10:19 AM 45,139 Views 66 Comments

After meeting Minister Zappone the Pope referenced the encounter in a speech.

Pope Francis 'will not say a word' about allegations he ignored abuse claims against US cardinal
# Vatican
# Vatican

Pope Francis 'will not say a word' about allegations he ignored abuse claims against US cardinal

Aug 27th 2018, 7:14 AM 24,475 Views 73 Comments

The claims were made in a letter by former Vatican envoy Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano.

# papal-visit - Sunday 26 August, 2018

‘Stand For Truth’ crowd marched in silence to remember abuse survivors as Papal Mass took place
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

‘Stand For Truth’ crowd marched in silence to remember abuse survivors as Papal Mass took place

Aug 26th 2018, 8:20 PM 24,739 Views 51 Comments

Demonstrators held a rally beforehand at Parnell Street in Dublin city centre.

Pope to Irish bishops: Way Church confronts abuse 'can offer an example to society as a whole'
# Cabra Meeting
# Cabra Meeting

Pope to Irish bishops: Way Church confronts abuse 'can offer an example to society as a whole'

Aug 26th 2018, 6:12 PM 24,010 Views 123 Comments

The pope met with the bishops before heading to the airport.

Under 130,000 people attend Papal Mass in Phoenix Park
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# Papal Visit

Under 130,000 people attend Papal Mass in Phoenix Park

Updated Aug 26th 2018, 5:29 PM 433,636 Views 434 Comments

500,000 tickets were distributed for the Mass earlier this summer.

'We ask pardon for all the abuses' Pope Francis tells Mass in unscripted remarks
# Clerical Abuse
# Clerical Abuse

'We ask pardon for all the abuses' Pope Francis tells Mass in unscripted remarks

Aug 26th 2018, 3:37 PM 28,094 Views 92 Comments

He has been criticised for not going far enough in his comments this weekend.

Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers
# Mother And Baby Home
# Mother And Baby Home

Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers

Aug 26th 2018, 3:27 PM 15,521 Views 40 Comments

A vigil to remember babies who died at the home is being held this afternoon.

Coveney says pope has recognised 'magnitude' of abuse but action is now needed
# Clerical Abuse
# Clerical Abuse

Coveney says pope has recognised 'magnitude' of abuse but action is now needed

Aug 26th 2018, 1:49 PM 10,683 Views 38 Comments

The Tánaiste said Pope Francis is “clearly angered” by what took place.

Explainer: What were the 'strange occurrences' that turned Knock into a global pilgrimage site?
# The Apparition
# The Apparition

Explainer: What were the 'strange occurrences' that turned Knock into a global pilgrimage site?

Aug 26th 2018, 10:00 AM 41,932 Views 108 Comments

Pope Francis is visiting today – but what’s reputed to have happened in the Mayo village?

8km tailbacks in Mayo as Knock prepares for pope visit
# Heavy Traffic
# Heavy Traffic

8km tailbacks in Mayo as Knock prepares for pope visit

Aug 26th 2018, 8:47 AM 31,658 Views 47 Comments

The pope will visit the shrine this morning ahead of his Phoenix Park Mass.

Former Vatican official accuses pope of failing to act on abuse by ex-Cardinal
# Call To Resign
# Call To Resign

Former Vatican official accuses pope of failing to act on abuse by ex-Cardinal

Aug 26th 2018, 8:42 AM 37,790 Views 20 Comments

Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has called on Pope Francis to resign.

Going to the pope's Mass today? Here's what you need to know
# Phoenix Park
# Phoenix Park

Going to the pope's Mass today? Here's what you need to know

Aug 26th 2018, 6:30 AM 33,488 Views 35 Comments

About 500,000 people are expected to attend the event.

Accountability, not apologies: Survivor calls for justice at 'separate Church and State' event
# Clerical Abuse
# Clerical Abuse

Accountability, not apologies: Survivor calls for justice at 'separate Church and State' event

Aug 26th 2018, 6:00 AM 7,982 Views 11 Comments

Darren McGavin called for senior Church figures who did not report abusers to be held to account.

# papal-visit - Saturday 25 August, 2018

As it happened: Day 1 of pope's visit comes to an end with Croke Park concert
Live Aug 25th 2018, 9:30 PM

As it happened: Day 1 of pope's visit comes to an end with Croke Park concert

Pope compared cover up in Church to 'sh*t' in private meeting, abuse survivors say
# Pope Francis
# Pope Francis

Pope compared cover up in Church to 'sh*t' in private meeting, abuse survivors say

Aug 25th 2018, 9:10 PM 75,264 Views 118 Comments

The pope met a group of eight survivors this evening.

'Pope Francis holy water' selling well at one stall - but flag vendors report quiet day
# Flagging
# Flagging

'Pope Francis holy water' selling well at one stall - but flag vendors report quiet day

Aug 25th 2018, 8:32 PM 28,720 Views 45 Comments

Vendors selling Vatican flags reported a slow day, as Pope Francis visited Dublin.

'That was a bit too fast': Popemobile travels through Dublin with unanticipated haste
# There He Goes
# There He Goes

'That was a bit too fast': Popemobile travels through Dublin with unanticipated haste

Aug 25th 2018, 5:33 PM 80,160 Views 69 Comments

Large crowds turned out for the parade, including groups of protesters.

'Like Electric Picnic ten times over': 'Young people of Ireland' tell us about Pope's 1979 visit
# Young People Of Ireland
From The Daily Edge
# Young People Of Ireland

'Like Electric Picnic ten times over': 'Young people of Ireland' tell us about Pope's 1979 visit

Aug 25th 2018, 3:20 PM 3,089 Views 1 Comment

And will they be seeing him this time?

Pope's failure to apologise to victims is a shameful deflection of responsibility says Colm O'Gorman
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Pope's failure to apologise to victims is a shameful deflection of responsibility says Colm O'Gorman

Aug 25th 2018, 1:52 PM 22,175 Views 93 Comments

O’Gorman, who was among the invited guests at the castle, tweeted in response to the pontiff’s words.

Pope acknowledges Catholic abuse in Ireland but does not apologise to victims in keynote speech
# Catholic Church
# Catholic Church

Pope acknowledges Catholic abuse in Ireland but does not apologise to victims in keynote speech

Updated Aug 25th 2018, 1:36 PM 69,618 Views 145 Comments

Pope Francis is expected to meet survivors of clerical abuse during his two-day visit.

Sky News thinks Pope Francis is currently in England, and Twitter is fairly baffled
# Pope In England
From The Daily Edge
# Pope In England

Sky News thinks Pope Francis is currently in England, and Twitter is fairly baffled

Aug 25th 2018, 1:26 PM 16,558 Views 2 Comments

For the love of…

Varadkar says 'there is much to be done to get justice' for Church abuse survivors
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

Varadkar says 'there is much to be done to get justice' for Church abuse survivors

Aug 25th 2018, 12:40 PM 21,099 Views 70 Comments

In a speech delivered at an event attended by Pope Francis, the Taoiseach spoke about the “dark aspects of the Catholic Church’s history”.

'Welcome to Pope Francis ... but' - Ha'penny Bridge demonstration marks pope's arrival
# Papal Visit
# Papal Visit

'Welcome to Pope Francis ... but' - Ha'penny Bridge demonstration marks pope's arrival

Aug 25th 2018, 11:24 AM 50,195 Views 108 Comments

People were demonstrating about LGBT issues, women’s ordination and clerical abuse.

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