Pope Francis Ireland visit

Posted at 13:44 22 Oct 2018
Donaldson wants facts on 'papal insults '
By Stephen Walker
BBC News NI Political Correspondent
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he wants to get to the bottom of alleged papal visit slurs by DUP MLAs.
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Posted at 19:23 29 Aug 2018
Abused priest says meeting Pope 'momentous'
Pope Francis met survivors of clerical abuse at the Papal Nuncio in Dublin during his 36-hour visit to Ireland.
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Posted at 14:50 28 Aug 2018
Pope car donated to Foyle Search and Rescue
One of the cars used to transport Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland is being donated to Foyle Search and Rescue.
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Posted at 21:38 27 Aug 2018
Unionist 'no regrets' over Pope attendance
Robbie Butler was the only unionist politician at an event for the Pope at Dublin Castle.
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Posted at 18:33 27 Aug 2018
Pope 'moved and shocked' by survivors
Archbishop Eamon Martin says meeting survivors of abuse moved Pope Francis to write a personal letter.
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Posted at 18:00 27 Aug 2018
Pope's Skoda donated to homeless charity
The blue vehicle will be given to Crosscare, a charity that helps families in need.
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Posted at 9:24 27 Aug 2018
Pope keeps silent on abuse claim letter
Pope Francis refuses to respond to allegations that he covered up sexual abuse by a US cardinal.
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Posted at 19:00 26 Aug 2018
The papal visit in three minutes
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Video caption: Pope Francis's trip to Ireland in three minutes
After arriving in Dublin on Saturday morning Pope Francis spoke at Dublin Castle, before meeting the public, speaking at Croke Park and leading services at Knock and Phoenix Park.
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Posted at 18:50 26 Aug 2018
The papal visit in three minutes
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After arriving in Dublin on Saturday morning Pope Francis spoke at Dublin Castle, before meeting the public, speaking at Croke Park and leading services at Knock and Phoenix Park.
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Posted at 18:01 26 Aug 2018
Pope ends historic visit to Ireland
Pope Francis begged forgiveness for the Church's failings at the culmination of his two-day visit.
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Posted at 17:56 26 Aug 2018
When the Pope asked for forgiveness
By Leanna Byrne
BBC News NI, in Dublin
BBC News NI's Leanna Byrne looks back on the significance of Ireland's first papal visit for 40 years.
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Posted at 17:18 26 Aug 2018
What else did Pope Francis do in Ireland?
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Selfies, signed shirts and relationship advice, a look at what went on during the Popes visit to Ireland.
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Posted at 16:23 26 Aug 2018
Silent vigil for Tuam babies
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Video caption: A silent vigil was held in Tuam in County Galway
A silent vigil was held in Tuam in County Galway in memory of babies and young children who died in the town's mother and baby home.
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Posted at 16:18 26 Aug 2018
In pictures: Pope in Ireland
A selection of the best images as Pope Francis concludes an historic two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland.
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Posted at 16:10 26 Aug 2018
Vigils remember Church abuse victims
As the Pope ends his two-day visit to Ireland, events recall Church scandals in the country.
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Posted at 15:29 26 Aug 2018
Clerical child abuse survivor 'disappointed'
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A woman who is a survivor of clerical child abuse has said she is 'disappointed there isn't going to be a more open and transparent accountability process".
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Posted at 11:59 26 Aug 2018
Tens of thousands turn out for Pope Francis
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Tens of thousands of people brave the heavy rain for a glimpse of Pope Francis at the Knock shrine.
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Posted at 10:03 26 Aug 2018
How Ireland received a penitent Pope
By Leanna Byrne
BBC News NI, in Dublin
BBC News NI's Leanna Byrne reflects on the first day of the first papal visit to Ireland for 40 years.
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Posted at 8:22 26 Aug 2018
Pope 'must get head around abuse struggle'
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Pope Francis must "get his head around" the struggles of those who have been abused by priests, says one survivor.
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Posted at 22:33 25 Aug 2018
The Pope's first day in Ireland
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