There was an expectation the Pope would visit the north as part of the Ireland trip, but it was confirmed at a press conference on Monday that he will not cross the border.
Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, said: “We were really hoping this might be an opportunity and I think he really would love to come to Northern Ireland but I suppose the pressures of this particular event and all he wants to do for the World Meeting of the families has overtaken that.
“I don’t get any sense from those I have been speaking to that the Holy Father is ruling out the possibility of ever coming to Northern Ireland.
“I think there will have to be a specific visit and I hope it will be soon.”
As part of his trip, the Pope will be flown to Knock in Co Mayo for a visit to the Chapel of Knock Shrine.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, president of World Meeting Of Families 2018, speaks at a press conference at Maynooth University in Co Kildare outlining plans for Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland this summer.
Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, said victims and survivors of clerical abuse meeting the Pope are high on the list of priorities.
Speaking at the launch of the Pope’s schedule in Maynooth, near Dublin, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said: “The Pope will meet with various groups.
“In other visits…
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