Pope Francis will 'do everything he can' to visit Ireland next year

Pope Francis will "do everything he can" to come to Ireland next year, a senior Vatican official has said.

Pope Francis will 'do everything he can' to visit Ireland next year
Thu, 30 Mar, 2017 - 20:10

Pope Francis will "do everything he can" to come to Ireland next year, a senior Vatican official has said.

Several months after Taoiseach Enda Kenny broke news of the intended visit, the Holy See confirmed plans are being made for the pontiff to travel.

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