Over 70% of people who took part in a social media poll conducted by The Irish Catholic believe Pope Francis gave fresh hope to the Church during his visit.
Over 1,000 people responded to the question with the majority reacting positively to the 36-hour papal trip which took place from August 25-26, saying it was a huge success.
One commenter stated: “I and all my family attended the Papal Mass in Phoenix Park. It was great to see Pope Francis and to be a part of the fantastic crowd who turned out to see Our Holy Father. Glad I was a part of it.”
Another person said their favourite part was when the Pope visited Bro. Kevin in the Capuchin Day Centre, and that it was a “brilliant recognition for a brilliant man and all his wonderful staff along with all the homeless people bless them all”.