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Vatican confirms that Pope Francis will visit Ireland in August 2018




It has been confirmed in the past few hours that Pope Francis will visit Ireland in next year.

In brief announcement earlier today the Vatican said the Pope will make the historic trip in August 2018.

The Vatican also confirmed that Pope Francis “will do everything he can” to attend the World Meeting of Families.

The news of the Papal visit was also announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell who confirmed the final dates for the ninth edition of the gathering of Catholic families, which is set to take place on 21-26 August 2018.

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