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Pope Francis in Ireland

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Live RTÉ  television coverage in summary:

Saturday 25th August

10:00 – 13:00 RTÉ One

Pope Francis in Ireland

Live coverage of Pope Francis’ arrival at Dublin Airport and his visits to Aras an Uachtarain and Dublin Castle. Presented by Bryan Dobson, Sharon Ni Bheolain and Aine Lawlor.

14:55 – 17:45 RTÉ One

Pope Francis in Ireland

Live coverage from Dublin city centre of Pope Francis’ visit to St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral and to the Capuchin Centre. Presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Bryan Dobson.

17:45 – 21:00 RTÉ2

Pope Francis In Ireland – Festival of Families

Mary Kennedy hosts RTÉ’s live coverage from Croke Park.  Mary will be joined in studio by Norah Casey, Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, Francis Brennan, Oliver Callan, to set the scene for tonight’s Festival of Families – a spectacular Catholic celebration of all things family, in the presence of Pope Francis, with commentary by Marty Whelan. Families from all over the world will convene at Croke Park to witness the celebration featuring artists Daniel O’ Donnell, Nathan Carter, Andrea Boccelli, Paddy Moloney, the Riverdance Troupe and The Priests.

Sunday 26th August

09:00 – 11:35 RTÉ One

Pope Francis in Ireland

Live coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Knock. Presented by Eileen Dunne and Caitriona Perry.

14:00 – 17:45 RTÉ One

Pope Francis in Ireland

Live coverage of the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Presented by Bryan Dobson, Aine Lawlor and Fr Dermod McCarthy.

22:35 RTÉ One

The Francis Effect – A Would You Believe? Special

As Pope Francis returns to Rome after his 2-day visit to Ireland, Joe Duffy hosts a live studio discussion, asking what long-term impact the papal visit is likely to have, if any, on Ireland, the family and the Catholic Church, here and abroad. Joe is joined by leading Church figures and an invited audience of contributing guests, representing a broad spectrum of opinions, beliefs and life experience.

Monday 27th August

20:30 RTÉ One

Pope Francis In Ireland – Highlights

 

Pope Francis in Ireland on RTÉ

Live coverage, programming, analysis and discussion across television, radio and online

 

 RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland throughout Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August, across RTÉ One, RTÉ2, RTÉ News Now, RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, RTÉ.ie and RTÉ Player. As host broadcaster RTÉ will provide comprehensive live coverage of Pope Francis’ public engagements in Ireland, free to Irish, European and other international broadcasters.

 

On RTÉ One there will be live rolling coverage of the public events, including the Pope’s visit to Áras an Uachtarain and Dublin Castle, on Saturday, while live coverage of The Festival of Families event on Saturday evening at Croke Park will be broadcast on RTÉ2. On Sunday, live coverage on RTÉ One and RTÉ News Now will include the Pope’s visit to Knock and the papal Mass in the Phoenix Park.