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…
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

Ruadhán Jones