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# pope-john-paul-ii - Friday 30 August, 2019
Legia Warsaw fans unfurled a giant banner of Pope John Paul II at Ibrox
It came after Rangers supporters were charged by Uefa for sectarian chanting.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 27 August, 2018
'Hopefully it brings us luck': The Pope's Skoda is being donated to a homeless hub
The “SCV 1″ number plate, which stands for Vatican city, will be changed.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Saturday 25 August, 2018
'Like Electric Picnic ten times over': 'Young people of Ireland' tell us about Pope's 1979 visit
And will they be seeing him this time?
'He was like a rockstar': Tipperary singer recalls John Paul II's electrifying Galway mass in 1979
“I just remember thinking ‘I can’t screw this up, I’ve got to get this right’.”
# pope-john-paul-ii - Thursday 23 August, 2018
Pope-a-scopes and John Paul II's in-flight menu: Uncovering the curios of the '79 visit
The visit kick-started a mini-industry of pope-related products.
Mattie McGrath: People are 'getting sick and tired' of Mary McAleese and she should 'get off the stage'
The TD says the former president’s frequent criticism of the Catholic Church is ‘getting silly’
# pope-john-paul-ii - Wednesday 22 August, 2018
Do You Know What Ireland Was Like During Pope's 1979 Visit?
Young people of Ireland, do you know old Ireland?
# pope-john-paul-ii - Tuesday 21 August, 2018
Dublin's Wax Museum managed to fix their smashed Pope John Paul II figure in time for the Pope's visit
The waxwork was found seriously damaged in the museum last year.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 19 August, 2018
Camping at the Phoenix Park and sitting in the Popemobile: Memories of John Paul II's visit
One family was allowed to skip the queue in the Phoenix Park because their car was full of Pope-related items.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 19 November, 2017
'I hear my name. 'Woah, I'm in.' But it was only at training I realised I was starting over Tony Ward'
Ollie Campbell recalls the 1979 decision which bumped the Pope’s visit to Ireland into second spot on The Irish Press’ front page.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Friday 25 December, 2015
The day we talked football with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican
Packie Bonnar recalls a memorable and emotional day from Italia ’90.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 18 October, 2015
There is now a vial of John Paul II's blood in Poland's parliament
“This event is of a purely religious nature. We won’t use it for political ends.”
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 29 December, 2014
Man who shot Pope John Paul II kicked out of Italy
It comes two days after he paid a surprise visit to the late pope’s grave.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 27 April, 2014
Who was Good Pope John?
The 77-year-old surprised many with his decisions – which made him one of the most loved and revered popes of all time.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Saturday 26 April, 2014
The Wolf of Wall Street, Jameson, and Pope John Paul II: The week in numbers
Plus: How many letters and packages does An Post deal with in an average week?
# pope-john-paul-ii - Thursday 24 April, 2014
Man crushed by falling giant crucifix honouring Pope John Paul II
The accident happened in Italy ahead of the late Pope’s canonisation this weekend.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 27 January, 2014
Vial thieves steal blood of Pope John Paul II
Sniffer dogs and 50 police officers are on the hunt for the deceased pontiff’s blood.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Wednesday 3 July, 2013
Two miracles later and Pope John Paul II is on his way to sainthood
For healings to be officially certified as miracles, they must be instantaneous, permanent and with no scientific explanation.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Friday 15 March, 2013
Pope Flashback Pic of the Day
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# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 17 February, 2013
Column: Pope Benedict saw sense by retiring early, John Paul II should have too
We need a pope that will listen to the wider church and wider world, writes Fr Seamus Ahearne, who reflects on the previous two popes’ achievements and failures.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
9 reasons why Pope John Paul II was the best pope
The Pope and Packie Bonner, the Pope with some birds, the Pope with a watch-stealing baby…
# pope-john-paul-ii - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Eight years: A timeline of Pope Benedict's key moments
The highlights of Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy, from 2005 to today.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 30 December, 2012
Statue of praying Hitler in ex-Warsaw ghetto causes controversy
The statue by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, depicts Adolf Hitler praying on his knees.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 10 December, 2012
Column: So the Pope has joined Twitter. What will he learn there?
Social media is all about debate and dissent, writes Fr Tony Flannery – so perhaps it can teach the Vatican a lesson.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi awarded with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour
Burmese democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has been presented with the US Congress’ highest civilian honour – which she was awarded while under house arrest in 2008.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Wednesday 1 February, 2012
Happy birthday, Charlie: Ireland's legendary kitman turns 88
He was in Stuttgart in ’88, met the Pope at Italia ’90, and was the smallest man in Giants Stadium. Here are some great snaps from Charlie O’Leary’s time with the Irish football team.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Wednesday 3 August, 2011
'Rate your priest' website hands power to the faithful
The German site lets users air feelings about their local “shepherd” – and Pope Benedict could be in for a shock…
# pope-john-paul-ii - Friday 24 June, 2011
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Friday 6 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
In today’s fix: Greece considers euro pull out; public sector workers in decline; a recession warning from Doctor Doom; Enda and Muhammad; the price of gas and electricity may rise; Eamon Ryan and a helicopter; and the calmest man ever?
Column: Cardinal Rules (Part 23) On the beatification of Pope John Paul II
This week, the (not) Primate of All Ireland gives us a peek at his diary from the Vatican last weekend:”We are as excited as a bunch of schoolgirls on their way to a Cliff Richard concert”.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 2 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Monday
Our collection of the day’s news, developments and random tidbits.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Sunday 1 May, 2011
Pope John Paul II beatified before more than a million people in Rome
The beatification was carried out by the current pontiff Pope Benedict XVI and moves the former pontiff one step closer to sainthood.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Colonel Gaddafi’s son killed in NATO airstrike; public sector pay secured; the former Pope to be beatified; another hat in the ring for the Áras; and Playstation to resume services on its network.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Saturday 30 April, 2011
Thousands gather for John Paul II's beatification ceremony as body brought to St Peter's
Ceremony will mark former pope’s next step toward sainthood, but a second miracle must be attributed to John Paul before canonisation is possible.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Wednesday 27 April, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Pope John Paul II's blood to go on display for beatification
Four vials of blood were taken by doctors in the former pontiff’s final days.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 14 March, 2011
Vatican kicks off countdown to beatification of John Paul II
The Vatican has begun the countdown to the beautification of Pope John Paul II by posting videos on YouTube and creating a dedicated Facebook page.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Monday 7 March, 2011
Pope Benedict expected to visit Ireland in 2012
The Vatican has not confirmed reports of a papal visit as part of the International Eucharistic Congress in June next year.
# pope-john-paul-ii - Friday 14 January, 2011
Take 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
John Paul II is one step from sainthood - but holding out for a miracle
Pope Benedict confirms the late pope will be beatified on May 1 but where will they find the extra miracle to make him a saint?
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
Poll Results:
I'm not bothered (858)
I think I'll hold off a while (786)
I am (292)
I can't wait (284)
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