Pope Francis visits Knock Marian shrine in Ireland

Around half a million people are expected to gather to hear Pope Francis address a huge outdoor Mass on the second day of his historic visit to Ireland. A total of 500,000 free tickets have been distributed for the landmark religious event in Dublin’s Phoenix Park this afternoon.

The event will take place after Pope Francis visits the Knock Holy shrine in Co Mayo, a site revered by many Irish Catholics.

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