The Pope was greeted by wellwishers when he arrived at Phoenix Park in the popemobilePresident Michael D Higgins pictured with Insp John Lambert, Det Garda Kevin Clarke and Garda William Dunne. All three garda members are on duty in Phoenix Park today, and were on duty for the Pope's visit in 1979 (Pic: Garda Press Office)Tens of thousands of people attended the Papal MassBefore taking part in a protest to coincide with the Papal Mass, clerical sex abuse protesters assembled at the GPO on O'Connell StreetIn Tuam, Co Galway, bedsheets with the names of children who died at the former Mother and Baby Home were tied to the fence of the homeThis morning, the Pope flew on the St Aidan Aer Lingus plane to Knock Airport. Around 100 Co Mayo schoolchildren were among those who welcomed himPilgrims waiting for the arrival of the Pope at Knock Holy Shrine in Co MayoPope Francis waves to wellwishers as the popemobile travels to the Marian ShrineAround 45,000 people attended the event at Knock ShrineAudrey Elliott holds up the Mayo jersey signed by the Pope at Knock airportThe Dalton and Hutchins in Dublin watch Pope Francis on RTÉ News NowPope Francis wears green vestments inspired by Celtic imagery during the Papal Mass (Maxwell Pictures)Before departing Dublin for his flight home, the Pope held a short meeting with a number of Irish bishopsThe Pope left Dublin Airport on board an Aer Lingus aircraft shortly before 7pm
