Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailPope Francis' visit to Ireland has sparked security concerns as police monitor threats from a "disturbed" protester and the ongoing threat from ISIS. Gardai have learned that a man has claimed he will set himself on fire outside a church in protest over the pontiff's visit. (Image: REUTERS)A source said: “There is no direct threat against the Pope but there is strong intelligence of a Europe-wide threat from the so-called Islamic State. The giant Dublin operation will be mirrored in Knock as the Pope will visit the shrine. A giant security operation to protect the Pope is likely to cost in the tens of millions, security experts have said.

Source: Daily Mirror August 25, 2018 08:13 UTC