President Higgins to meet Pope Francis today

President Michael D Higgins is meeting Pope Francis today in the Vatican.

Climate change, food security and global peace are expected to be high on the list of topics for discussion between the President and the Pontiff.

It’s their fourth meeting in ten years.

President Higgins will present Pope Francis with a sculpture entitled ‘The Expelled’, in recognition of the work he’s done in drawing attention to the plight of refugees and migrants across the world.

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