Irish delegation meets Pope as part of Congress preparations

An Irish delegation has met Pope Benedict XVI today as part of preparations for the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC2012) taking place here this summer.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012 - 12:34

An Irish delegation has met Pope Benedict XVI today as part of preparations for the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC2012) taking place here this summer.

The pontiff received the group during an audience in Saint Peter's Square this morning.

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