Pope John Paul II's 1979 Irish visit

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In light of the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland later this month, we look back on the last time a pope visited the country. Pope John Paul II arrives into Dublin Airport on Saturday, 29th September, 1979 and kneels to kiss the ground.

Wed Aug 8 2018 - 11:28

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