The universal Church in Phoenix park
Worshippers wait for Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin August 26, 2018. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring
When Pope Francis came to celebrate Mass in the Phoenix park, myself and my family were among the thousands who braved the elements to see him. I remember the Pope’s visit as being quite contentious. I was in college at the time and some of my classmates were sharing posts on social media threatening to…