Signing off as 'Francis', here are the words Pontiff wrote in the Áras an Uachtaráín guest book

Pope Francis then planted an Irish oak tree on the grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin, becoming the second Pope to plant a tree on the presidential grounds.

Earlier this morning Pope Francis visited Áras an Uachtaráin to meet with President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina.

After he was greeted by the dignitaries at the president’s official residence, he proceeded to sign the official guest book.