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Interview with Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly on Pope’s visit to European Parliament
Ful interview with Sean Kelly on the visit of Pope Francis to the European Parliament on 25th November 2014. Interview by Karen Coleman, Editor EuroParlRadio. Out words: as well Dur: 4:46 Click on the following link to download audio http://we.tl/UAXqv5gk9w
Pope’s address will help us ‘to focus’ – Kelly
MEPs have been reacting to the powerful address delivered by Pope Francis in the European Parliament this morning. His Holiness didn’t pull any punches when it came to criticising certain things in Europe today. During his address The Pontiff compared Europe to that of an infertile grandmother who lacked vibrancy. He told MEPs that the […]
Standing ovation for Pope at European Parliament – Kelly
Pope Francis received a sustained standing ovation following his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning. The Pontiff delivered a very strong address which was, at times, very critical of contemporary Europe. During his address His Holiness compared Europe to that of an infertile grandmother who lacked vibrancy. He told MEPs that the […]
Europe like an infertile ‘grandmother’ – Pope tells MEPs
Pope Francis received a standing ovation when he addressed the European Parliament this morning. During his speech he said Europe gave the impression of being aged and weary. And he said it had become like an infertile grandmother. He told MEPs that the true strength of our democracies must not be allowed to collapse under […]
Pope Francis gets the red carpet at European Parliament
Pope Francis is currently visiting the European Parliament in Strasbourg. His Holiness arrived in the Parliament after flying into Strasbourg airport. He was met by the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schultz. The Last time a Pope visited the Parliament was in 1988 when John Paul addressed MEPs and was heckled by the late […]
Pope Francis visits European Parliament
Pope Francis is visiting the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning. His Holiness flew into Strasbourg airport and then was driven directly to the Parliament. The Pope will address MEPs and then he will also visit the Council of Europe. The Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune had this to say about the Pope’s visit. Out […]
Pope Francis to visit European Parliament this morning
Pope Francis will address the European Parliament this morning in Strasbourg. The Pontiff is due to arrive at the Parliament at 9.30 Irish time [10.30 CET]. After an official welcome ceremony His Holiness will deliver a formal speech in the Parliament. EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman now reports from the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Out words: in […]
Carthy defends McDonald Dail behaviour
The Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has defended Mary Lou McDonald’s behavior in the Dail yesterday. Opponents have accused the Sinn Fein deputy leader of pulling a “disgraceful political stunt” after she refused to leave the Dail following her suspension by the Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett. Ms McDonald had been ruled out of order for questioning […]