Pope’s visit to Ireland

Title

Pope’s visit to Ireland

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:04:35

Description

Report on preparations for Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla’s) visit to Knock, Ireland and its shrine where villagers saw an apparation, as part of his visit in September 1979. Includes vox pop with locals; interview with Monsignor James Horan(?), keeper of the shrine. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

James Horan(?)

Keywords

Popes; Pope John Paul II; Karol Wojtyla; Ireland; Roman Catholicism; Knock

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