The Catholic Primate of Ireland says he has no doubt that Pope Francis would love to come to Ireland.
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Archbishop Eamonn Martin was responding to the news that Dublin has been selected as the venue for the Church's World Meeting of Families in 2018.
The serving pontiff usually attends the event, which is held every three years.
Archbishop Martin says they had their fingers crossed ahead of last night's announcement that Dublin would be chosen.