11/06/2018

Pope To Visit Knock In August

Pope Francis is to visit Knock in Co Mayo when he visits Ireland in August.

The announcement was made by the Vatican who outlined his itinerary on 25 and 26 August.

The Pope is also attending the Catholic World Meeting of Families in Dublin's Croke Park and will celebrate the closing mass of the gathering at the capital's Phoenix Park.

He will be welcomed by President Michael D Higgins on his arrival.

(CD/LM)

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