Not to be ignored, Pope Francis is welcomed to Ireland with sea of Pride flags.

LGBT campaigners adorned Ha’Penny Bridge in Dublin with Pride flags (Picture: PA)

Pope Francis has touched down in Ireland to meet the masses on his historical visit.

LGBT campaigners in Dublin have made sure the Pope is met with a sea of Pride flags. Hundreds of thousands of people will welcome Francis during his whistle-stop tour of the capital city and County Mayo over the weekend.