(ANSA) - Vatican City, March 21 - Pope Francis said Wednesday
he will travel to Dublin on August 25-26 for the World Family
Meeting.
Francis made the announcement himself at his weekly general
audience in St Peter's Square.
"On the occasion of the upcoming World Meeting of Families I
intend to go to Dublin from the 25th to the 26th of August this
year," Francis told about 15,000 faithful in the square.
"I thank the civic authorities, the bishops, the bishop of
Dublin and all those who are working to prepare this trip. Thank
you!"
Pope to Dublin 25-26 Aug (3)
Announces trip at general audience