Pope Francis finishes lighting a candle as he visits the Chapel of the Apparitions at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Pope Francis greet a local parishioner as he visits the Chapel of the Apparitions at the Knock Shrine (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Pope Francis greets family members as he visits the Knock Shrine. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
A man holds a sign as Pope Francis visits the Knock Shrine. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Worshippers wait for Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Worshippers wait for Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Worshippers wait for Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at Phoenix Park. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Young people dressed like Pope Francis wait for the pontiff to celebrate Mass. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Fr Michael Kane, parish priest of St Augustine’s in Coatbridge and an SCO columnist, prepares to celebrate Mass with the Pope.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Phoenix Park. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Phoenix Park. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).