Pope Francis invited to visit Ireland, Taoiseach confirms

A papal visit to Ireland could be on the cards after Taoiseach Enda Kenny confirmed he has been invited to attend the World Meeting of Families, writes Elaine Loughlin in Brussels.

Speaking after the EU Leader's Summit in Brussels today, Mr Kenny said he had met with Archbishop Diarmuid Martin who confirmed the invite and added that Government would do everything to welcome Pope Francis to Ireland.