Enda Kenny tells Pope of ‘difficulties’ with Church

Taoiseach Enda Kenny discussed Ireland’s abortion laws, gay marriage, as well as his past concern about clerical sex abuse during his formal visit to the Vatican.

Pope Francis yesterday confirmed to the Taoiseach he will visit Ireland in August 2018, after the two held a 30-minute private meeting in the Apostolic Palace.

After arriving with an Irish delegation, including his wife Fionnuala, he held a private meeting with Pope Francis, discussing issues from Brexit to unemployment and Church-State relations.