Pope accepts invitation to Ireland

The Pope is to return to Ireland next year to mark the 25th anniversary of his first visit to the country, it was confirmed today.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2004 - 17:29

The Pope is to return to Ireland next year to mark the 25th anniversary of his first visit to the country, it was confirmed today.

Pope John Paul II has accepted in principle an invitation from Irish Bishops to mark the occasion.

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