Martin O'Brien: It would have been good manners for President Higgins to greet Pope Francis at Dublin airport Pope Francis will visit the Republic next month. Picture by Martial Trezzini, pool photo via AP Martin O'Brien 27 July, 2018 01:00 Topics Martin O'Brien Michael D Higgins Pope Francis World Meeting of Families Categories Opinion Columnists Top Topics in Columnists DUP Theresa May column Ian Paisley brexit IN EXACTLY four weeks the country will be in a state of eager anticipation ahead of the scheduled arrival of Pope Francis for a historic two-day visit marking the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. [...] It's time to subscribe and see everything To read the full story Subscribelog in WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION £3.75 PER WEEK SUBSCRIBE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION NEW £15 per MONTH SUBSCRIBE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £150 per YEAR SUBSCRIBE Enjoy reading the Irish News? Subscribe now to get full access Subscribe Topics Martin O'Brien Michael D Higgins Pope Francis World Meeting of Families Categories Opinion Columnists Top Topics in Columnists DUP Theresa May column Ian Paisley brexit 27 July, 2018 01:00 Columnists