WATCH: Thousands Line The Streets Of Dublin To Greet Pope Francis

James Fenton

Pope Francis has paraded through the streets of Dublin as a busy first day of the Papal Visit continues.

After speaking to families at St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral on Marlborough Street, the Pontiff made his way down O’Connell Street to loud cheers before crossing the River Liffey.

The Popemobile then travelled along Westmoreland Street and Dame Street before dropping the Pope off at Capuchin Day Centre where he met with those affected by the homelessness crisis in Dublin.

Pope Francis travels through Dublin city centre in his popemobile #popeinireland pic.twitter.com/Np3an4uEN8

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) August 25, 2018

Random encounter with Pope Francis today in Dublin #PopeInIreland ???????? #interesting pic.twitter.com/3ObMlbbau8

— Kathy Strasser (@kathystrasser) August 25, 2018

Pope going through O’Connell Street Dublin city centre today.
Great moment. pic.twitter.com/B3kOeibnH7

— Paraic Farrelly 1 (@FarrellyParaic1) August 25, 2018

Great to be part of the excitement in welcoming Pope Francis to Dublin for the #WMOF18 pic.twitter.com/ad7W4LDS5V

— StJos&HolyTrin (@StJosHolyTrin) August 25, 2018

The Pope has made his way up Dublin’s Dame Street towards the Capuchin Day Centre for homeless people. Supporters cheer on the popemobile but crowds are only 1-2 people deep at the barrier. pic.twitter.com/Z45loGCRWz

— Christina McSorley (@ChristinaMcS) August 25, 2018

Pope Francis tours Dublin City Centre in the popemobile. pic.twitter.com/8ubVR5aERm

— William Crawley (@williamcrawley) August 25, 2018

Pope crosses O’Connell bridge in a strong breeze #papalvisit2018 #dublin pic.twitter.com/k8GKbdPwbh

— Peter???? (@Peter113355) August 25, 2018

Welcome to the Liberties of Dublin Pope Francis. #PopeInIreland pic.twitter.com/ipgJtEjBS4

— Jason Michael (@Jeggit) August 25, 2018

Amid the cheers, there were some protests in support of victims of clerical abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church…

Pope Francis wizzed through Downtown Dublin, amidst the groups of protestors. pic.twitter.com/sKuNOnZNdo

— Alex Cranstoun (@amcranstoun) August 25, 2018