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Vatican Correspondent for @EWTNews 🇻🇦 Also heard on BBC World Service & RTÉ for special programming and features. Podcast in link below:

Rome, Italy

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Colm Flynn

30 days

As #PopeFrancis embarks on the longest trip of his papacy to Southeast Asia, I traveled ahead of him to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea, to learn about the challenges facing the Church in these very different countries. Here is the full report: @EWTNews

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3 years

For the past 20 years I've received a Valentines card from the same secret admirer. So I was pretty upset when I didn't get one this year. First my granny dies and now this.

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A dude with an electric guitar and an amp plays ‘We Are The Champions’ on his rooftop across Piazza Navona! #Euro2020Final

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I love the reaction from the crowd! In a country where government corruption is a big problem, Pope Francis warns that the 'Devil enters through the pockets.' The people seem to get it. #PopeinIndonesia

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Awe, he paused for a moment to consider.. and then went in for the big hug. The smile after says it all. 😊 #PopeinAsia #PopeinIndonesia

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Here is the moment Tammy Peterson officially entered the Catholic Church during the Easter vigil Mass last night. Her husband Jordan Peterson sat by her side for the two-hour vigil in Toronto's Holy Rosary Church. After, Jordan asked her if she felt like she had come home to

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The moment I asked Jordan Peterson how his wife Tammy's new Catholic faith has affected them as a couple.

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This little girl, who is blind, sang You Are My Sunshine because I came to visit. 🥹She is one of many children being cared for by the Sisters here in East Timor after being abandoned at birth because of their disability or special need. The Sisters treat them like family and

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Jimmy Fallon and Chris Rock making Pope Francis laugh after their private audience at the Vatican this morning.

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Pope Francis seems to recognise one girl in the crowd outside the Church in Jakarta, stops his security, and hands her a blessed rosary beads... And then, of course, poses for a selfie! 🤳 #PopeinIndonesia #PopeinAsia

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No matter what, one gangster always gets in. 😎 #PopeinSingapore

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5 months

Here's a beautiful story of an Irish postman called Mike Sheehan, who cycled up to 30 miles a day for 42 years delivering post around Goleen in West Cork. While other postmen opted for cars and motorbikes because of the steep mountainous terrain, Mike never changed. His son

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On the eve of the feast of ‘Virgen del Carmen’, as the sun sets and the band plays, a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is processed from the Vatican to the Church of Santa Maria del Carmelo.

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10 months

VATICAN: Pope Francis welcomes Celtic Football Club from Glasgow at the Vatican today, and spoke about the 'valued legacy' of Celtic and how it was originally established to help fight poverty. "I pray that you will continue to remember and bear witness to everything that makes

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Pope Francis stopped the papal buggy many times as it made its way through the stadium in Singapore to bless the babies that were being brought to him. #PopeinSingapore

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25 days

Just after the Pope's Mass concludes, the camera cuts to this priest who wins the crowd instantly! '"Wow" says the person on stage! 😂 #PopeinIndonesia

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1 year

Half a million young people from all over the world praying the Our Father together with Pope Francis here in Lisbon. #WorldYouthDay

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4 years

I slipped outside the church when the Pope was speaking to meet some of the locals. I thought I was about to get in trouble when an army man approached me but then he offered me tea.

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This incredible clip from #september11th shows a New Yorker wave an ambulance towards the World Trade Center, and gesture to the paramedics to wear a mask to protect themselves. Then just as the camera tilts up, the second tower comes crumbling down and the ambulance turns

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4 months

"I think he said, I hate you Conan O'Brien!"... Just after Pope Francis met with over 100 comedians at the Vatican this morning, I asked @ConanOBrien about the special audience. 😂

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2 years

I met this Jewish man on the street. “Are you Jewish?, he asked me. “No I’m Catholic”, I responded. “We are brothers”, he said. “Please pray for peace in Jerusalem.”

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My dad told my mam he was building a work shed… then he went and built a bar and mini nightclub. Needless to say, she isn’t impressed.

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6 months

Jordan Peterson speaking about the power of the cross and the Easter message. ✝️ We spoke at Holy Rosary Church in Toronto just before his wife Tammy formally entered the Catholic Church. Here is my chat with @jordanbpeterson for @EWTNNewsInDepth

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6 years

THIS MAN NEARLY HAS A HEART ATTACK WHEN IRELAND GETS THROUGH TO THE EUROVISION FINAL! 😂🇮🇪😂 Video Credit: RTÉ's Derek Mooney!

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1 year

Some skeptics said young people wouldn’t come to Lisbon for World Youth Day to celebrate their Catholic faith…..

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1 year

After dancing for Pope Francis outside the place where he will stay while in Mongolia, these two girls were so proud to show off the rosary beads given to them by the Pope. They couldn't stop smiling. #PopeInMongolia

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This is the Catholic Church in Africa! Vibrant, strong, and growing. No longer in the hands of missionaries but handed over to the local people. And the numbers are booming - 256 million Catholics across the continent.

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1 year

Stunning fireworks over Rome’s historic Castel Sant Angelo for the fest day of St. Peter and St. Paul.

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1 year

"Young people don't want an uncertain trumpet. They want something clear. We've dumbed down the faith too much for too long in order to be relevant... It's tougher being a young person now. We need Christ more than ever." @BishopBarron speaking to me at this year's World Youth

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"I want to meet the Pope. He's the representative of Jesus in the world." It's reported that China forbid its Catholic bishops and faithful from attending Pope 's visit to Mongolia... and many of the Chinese Catholics we met today were covering their faces in fear. But one young

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One of the things I love about the Catholic faith is the idea that 'All Are Welcome'. And it was touching to see a young blind boy read the First Reading in braille at the #PopeinIndonesia 's Mass. He pauses at the end, then reads 'This is the word of the Lord.'

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Did you know the Vatican has an astronomer? Br. Guy Consolmagno has a Masters and Ph.D. in Planetary Sciences, and lectured at Harvard and MIT. Here is his response when I asked him how a man of science could also be a man of God:

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Rest In Peace Sinéad O'Connor, who died today at the young age of 56... I love this live performance she did of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' - watch out for the beautiful smile to camera at the end.

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15 years travelling the globe covering stories... and I can tell you, nuns are the unsung heroes of this world! Wherever there are those suffering and forgotten by society, there are the sisters caring for them. Like here in this home for disabled women in Mongolia.

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Who did it best? @jimmyfallon @chrisrock @StephenAtHome @ConanOBrien Whoopi Goldberg or @JimGaffigan & kids?

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Disguising their faces, a number of a Chinese Catholics stand in the crowd to greet Pope Francis here in Mongolia. They are taking a big risk having travelled here for this papal event after China forbid it. #PopeInMongolia

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Some personal news as they say… ❤️

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Love this guy! He’s a busy man! 😂 #PopeInMongolia

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Tammy Peterson described coming into the Catholic Church as feeling “at home.” Here is the moment during the Easter Vigil Mass in Toronto's Holy Rosary Church, that Tammy was confirmed by Fr. Peter Turrone.. @Tammy1Peterson @jordanbpeterson @EWTNNewsInDepth

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4 years

Pope Francis speaking on the flight back from his historic trip to Iraq. His face says it all. 🇮🇶 🇻🇦 #PopeInIraq #PopeFrancisInIraq

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The Pope waves goodbye to 1.5million young people in Lisbon, telling them to bring their light, hope and joy out into the world. 📸 Vatican Media

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“When you make someone smile, you make God smile.” Pope Francis tells the comedians gathered at the Vatican this morning.

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"Why would I settle for that answer if this is what Our Lord said?" @EvaVlaar explains why she rejected the Protestant Church's teaching that the Eucharist is just symbolic, and converted to the Catholic faith. Here is my full interview for @EWTNews where we talk about a range of

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3 years

The celebrations continue in Rome as the Italians invade the fountains of Piazza Navona. #Euro2020Final

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Humans of Indonesia. Some beautiful pictures of those attending the #PopeinIndonesia Mass right now in Jakarta.

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What a sunset in Rome this evening.

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Later today, my interview with Dutch political commentator and activist @EvaVlaar !

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"Viva, Viva Papa!" At 87 years-of-age, this has been an incredible trip for Pope Francis to undertake. Now he has arrived in Singapore, the last stop on his four-country visit. #PopeinSingapore

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Pope Francis kisses the hand of the Grand Imam after their inter-religious meeting inside Istiqlal, one of the largest mosques in the world. #PopeinIndonesia #PopeinAsia 📷: VAMP

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The stunning fireworks display over Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome last night for the feast of St. Peter and Paul.

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Millions of Catholics gather in Uganda to celebrate Mass on the anniversary of their 'Martyr's Day.' -Remembering 45 men who were killed because of their faith between 1885 - 1887. Many of the pilgrims have been walking for days and weeks to get to the event today. @EWTNews drone

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And for my Irish friends... @PatricKielty @Tommedian and @ardalsfolly greeting the Pope this morning.

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"You have a precious gift for humour which should never be used to mock or offend others.".. My short @EWTNews report about Pope Francis' private audience with comedians at the Vatican this morning.

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2 years

Just got into a taxi at Rome Ciampino airport.“Where are you going?” “Borgo Pio”, I tell him, which is in the city centre. “It will be €47”. “But the flat fee is €31?” “No it’s past midnight” “It’s 9:45pm?” “Ok…” If you’re travelling to Rome be warned. Every. Single. Time.

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4 years

Is this the best landlord in New York? Mario Salerno tells his 200 tenants that they don't have to pay rent for April!

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3 years

Makes me smile every time I walk past him here in Rome! We love you Johnny! ☘️ 🇮🇪

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And with a little bounce (all that good Roman pasta) Pope Francis touches down in East Timor, the most Catholic country in the world.

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4 years

How adorable is 106-year-old Mrs. Nancy Stewart?

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2 years

I remember being in studio when Christy Dignam and the @rte_co recorded this stunning cover of 'Nothing Rhymed' for 'Big Music Week'. I was moved then listening to it, and still am today. My thoughts are with him and his family as he receives end-of-life care. ❤️

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The beautiful Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican is illuminated. It represents peace, hope and joy.

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4 years

On the papal flight this morning I had the privilege of spending a moment with Pope Francis where I told him about traveling to his home country of Argentina to interview some of his family members. #PopeInIraq

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Tammy Peterson was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer and given just 10 months to live. A friend introduced her to the Rosary and she started to pray. Incredibly, now she is cancer-free and shares her inspiring story with me. @EWTNews @Tammy1Peterson @jordanbpeterson

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An estimated 600,000 people have gathered to celebrate Mass with Pope Francis in East Timor. My colleague @catholicourtney tells me, despite the scorching sun, their is great excitement. #PopeinEastTimor

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Two years ago the "discovery of mass graves" at the sites of former residential schools in Canada made front page news all around the world. The story spread like wildfire and was carried as fact in many outlets. The Pope was forced to apologies... Now, after a number of

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3 months

It was beautiful to attend the wedding of @EvaVlaar and Francesco Gargallo in Rome over the weekend. Wishing them a life of health and happiness. 💍

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One of the youngest attendees at Pope Francis' closing Mass of his papal trip to Mongolia. #PopeInMongolia

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As Pope Francis arrives in Singapore he's greeted by four children who dance to the song, "In Singapore, Singapore - our hearts and big and wind you'll find." Then in a beautiful tender moment, the Pope asks them each their names and gives them a gift. #PopeinSingapore

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2 years

I've just spoken to his household, and can confirm the sad news of the passing of Cardinal George Pell at the age of 81. May he rest in peace.

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And now, Pope Francis celebrates Mass with an estimated 2.5k people here at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar. #PopeInMongolia

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Traditional Mongolian dancers perform to welcome Pope Francis at the presidential palace. #PopeInMongolia

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Officials are estimating 1.5 million young people gathered in Tejo Park for a Saturday night vigil with Pope Francis. This video was taken a few hours before when they were still streaming in.

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It was a pleasure to sit down with @EvaVlaar here in Rome to talk about where her passion for activism comes from. We also talked about some of the controversial issues she believes are destroying her country of the Netherlands... And why, one year ago, she decided to join the

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1 year

Boss: Try something different for your opening script to camera. Me: Hold my beer.

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4 years

From beautiful Iraq 🇮🇶 back to beautiful Italy 🇮🇹

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Pope Francis mentions China publicly for the first time on his trip to Mongolia. Speaking off script at the end of his final Mass, he says: “These two brothers bishop are the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong and the bishop of Hong Kong. I want to take advantage of their presence to

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4 years

The Iraqi sun is shining brightly down on us as we board the papal flight bound for Roma. What a beautiful spirit we have seen in the Iraqi people and their country. Thank you so much. x🇻🇦 🇮🇶 #PopeFrancisInIraq #PopeInIraq

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3 years

Here's something you don't see every day, Spider-Man meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican! The man inside the costume is Mattia Villardita, a 28-year-old Italian Catholic who visits sick children in hospitals across Italy to try and bring them joy and happiness. 📷: Vatican Media

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1 year

Nuns from Madagascar relax after a long day with some gelato on Borgo Pio next to the Vatican. 🇻🇦

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1 year

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A beautiful evening with my parents in the Vatican gardens for a special rosary with Pope Francis.

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The kindness and warmth of the Iraqi people we met just never ended. Before getting off the bus at the airport, our cameraman Alexey admired the driver’s ring. In return, he took it off and tried to gift it to him. ❤️ 🇮🇶 #PopeInIraq #PopeFrancisInIraq

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4 years

A historic meeting Between Pope Francis and Muslim leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

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A stunning evening in Rome.

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We ❤️ Iraq. 🇮🇶 #PopeFrancisInIraq #PopeInIraq

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The incredible story of Mons. Hugh O'Flaherty, the Irish Vatican priest who saved over 6,500 Jews from the Nazis during WWII.

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4 months

Did you know that in Uganda there is a day where millions of people walk to the capital to celebrate Mass at a shrine to 45 'Ugandan Martyrs' who died for their faith 140 years ago. Here's my report from Kampala, Uganda. @EWTNews

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In Stratford, CT, Fr. Peter Adamski has installed a 24/7 Eucharistic adoration through his porch window. People can pull up in their cars, or stop while walking by, and kneel to pray in adoration for a moment. #Catholic

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This morning at the Vatican, just before being sworn in, the 34 newest members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard attended Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. The swearing in ceremony takes place on May 6th to commemorate the 147 guards who died protecting Pope Clement VII during the Sack

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I’ve never seen the queues for St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican as long as this!

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1 year

Only. In. Rome.

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1 year

Lovely to receive a public sms announcement from the Mongolian phone company as the Pope lands in the country. Sent to all phones on the network. #PopeInMongolia

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Pope Francis stands outside a traditional Mongolian nomadic home with a Buddhist woman called Tsetsegee, who had found a statue of Our Lady while scavenging through a landfill 18 years ago. @AlexeyGotovskiy has the full story here:

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1 year

For the first time @MeLlamoTrevor sits down for an interview after his tweet was viewed 20 million times, calling out the LA @Dodgers for honouring a group he says make a blatant and deeply offensive mockery of his religion.

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3 years

The sky was stunning over Rome this evening.

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After Pope Francis' successful trip to Mongolia, how was it interpreted by the office of the Mongolian president? Well, here is a short highlights video they shared with me. #PopeInMongolia

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5 years

@alreadytaken74 Just before I interviewed him I had downed six pints, so I could understand him easily.

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29 days

After just undertaking the journey myself, I can tell you that it is not easy. So I am praying for Pope Francis as today he embarks on the longest trip of his entire papacy, to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. Safe travels and God Bless!

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Tomorrow night at 7pm on @RTENationwide @RTEOne , I travel to Richmond in Virginia to meet the incredible Irish Dancing viral superstar @Morrghan ! Look at those moves! @Riverdance

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"I'm the only Irish man you've ever met who's never had a drink."... US President Joe Biden jokes with Pope Francis. The Holy Father in return references a bottle of whiskey! Oh Ireland. 🇮🇪

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Pope Francis being escorted into the Hun Theatre by Gambi Demberel Choijamts, head of the Centre of Mongolian Buddhists, for his interreligious meeting with representatives of various faiths.

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