Pope Francis leads the Angelus in Knock, Co. Mayo, on the second day of his visit to Ireland. Photo: TIZIANA FABI / AFP / Getty Images
Revealed: How many viewers have signed up to view Pope Francis in Ireland on RTÉ One
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MORE than one million people attuned to view at least part of the papal mass on RTÉ have just released the figures.
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MORE than one million people attuned to view at least part of the papal mass on RTÉ have just released the figures.
The national broadcaster says that an average of 535,000 viewers saw the full mass from beginning to end.
There were another 300,000 streams of RTÉ's online platforms that attracted audiences in 159 different countries, including Iran, Papua New Guinea and Swaziland.
RTÉ also shared images of the visit with more than 75 broadcasters worldwide.
Pilgrims listen to Pope Francis to address the crowd at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets the crowd when he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 201826/08/2018 Pope Francis passes Knock Basilica when he visited Knock Shrine as part of the World Meeting of Families. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INMPilgrims listen to Pope Francis to address the crowd at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 201826/08/2018 Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he visits Knock Shrine as part of the World Meeting of Families. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INM26/08/2018 Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he visits Knock Shrine as part of the World Meeting of Families. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INMPilgrims listen to Pope Francis to address the crowd at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 201826/08/2018 Cleonagh and Declan Sweeney, van Raheen, Limerick with their children from left to right, Cathal, 9, Amy, 7, Katelyn, 4 and Donnacha, 10 at Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INMYoung girls are waving flags while Pope Francis arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 201826/08/2018 A young girl waves a flag while Pope Francis Knock visited Shrine as part of the World Meeting of Families. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INMPope Francis delivers a speech for the crowd at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis cape blows his head during a windy spell while he gives his speech at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis arrives at the Appearance Chapel in Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets the crowd at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis speaks to the crowd as he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Empty chairs when Pope Francis addresses the crowd after he has arrived at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Declan Ganley arrives at Knock Shrine to see Pope Francis.
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August 26, 2018Declan Ganley arrives at Knock Shrine to see Pope Francis.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets the crowd when he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Empty chairs when Pope Francis addresses the crowd after he has arrived at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis delivers a speech for the crowd at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Gardai proposed to say goodbye to OPope Francis at Ireland West Airport, Knock.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis leaves Ireland West Airport, is true today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANMembers of Pope Francis Entourage board the plane at Ireland West Airport, Knock today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pope Francis addresses the audience during his visit to Knock, Ireland on 26 August 2018. Vatican Media / BrochurePope Francis arrives at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezPope Francis arrives at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezREFILE – CORRECTING BYLINE Pope Francis leads the Angelus at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezPope Francis leads the Angelus in the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezPope Francis greets children after arriving in Knock, Ireland on 26 August 2018. Vatican media / hand-outPope Francis lays a wreath at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland on August 26, 2018. Vatican media / hand-outPope Francis lights a candle at the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland on August 26, 2018. Vatican Media / Brochure TemplatePope Francis leads the Angelus in the Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezPope Francis during a visit to Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo to view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA WirePope Francis during a visit to Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo to view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WirePope Francis greets school children after arrival at the airport in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis greets school children after arrival at the airport in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis greets school children after arrival at the airport in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland.
Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis greets school children after arrival at the airport in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis arrives for his visit to Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo to view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address.
Niall Carson / PA WirePope Francis receives flowers from Saoirse McCarthy, 11, from St. Patrick's National School, Cloonlyon, Co. Mayo when he arrives at Ireland West Airport, Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland.
WMOF18 / Maxwell photography / PA wirePope Francis salutes Knock School Children at Ireland West Airport, Knock today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis at Ireland West Airport, beat today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis at Ireland West Airport, beat today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANThe Pope's plane arrives at Ireland West Airport, Knock.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis is kissed by Mary McCarthy at Ireland West Airport, Knock today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANThe Pope's plane arrives at Ireland West Airport, Knock.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANSchool children from St. Patrick's National School, Cloonlyon are waiting to greet Pope Francis at Ireland West Airport, Knock.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis with Secretary of Rural Affairs Michael Ring greets clergy at Ireland West Airport, Knock.
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PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis at Ireland West Airport, beat today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis at Ireland West Airport, beat today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis at Ireland West Airport, beat today.
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PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANMichael Ring, Secretary of Rural Affairs with Catherine Hynes (wife of MAyo Co., Manager) and Blackie Gavin, Lord MAyor, Castlebar at Ireland West Airport, Knock today.
PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANThe Pope's plane at the airport of Ireland West Airport is true today.
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PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis carefully steps down the stairs from his plane at Ireland West Airport, Knock today.
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PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis salutes Knock School Children at Ireland West Airport, Knock today.
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PIC COLIN O & # 39; RIORDANPope Francis is greeted by a delegation of clergy and representatives from Ireland West Airport while arriving at Knock County in County Mayo as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis is greeted by a delegation of clergy and representatives from Ireland West Airport while arriving at Knock County in County Mayo as part of his visit to Ireland.
Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis is greeted by a delegation of clergy and representatives from Ireland West Airport while arriving at Knock County in County Mayo as part of his visit to Ireland.
Yui Mok / PA wireThe plane with Pope Francis arrives at the airfield in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wireThe plane with Pope Francis arrives at the airfield in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis is greeted by a delegation of clergy and representatives from Ireland West Airport while arriving at Knock County in County Mayo as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wireThe plane with Pope Francis arrives at the airfield in Knock, County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePeople wait in the rain for a visit from Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezPilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WirePope Francis when he arrives at Ireland West Airport at Knock in County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis blesses school children when he arrives at Ireland West Airport at Knock in County Mayo as part of his visit to Ireland.
Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis when he arrives at Ireland West Airport at Knock in County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePope Francis blesses school children when he arrives at Ireland West Airport at Knock in County Mayo as part of his visit to Ireland.
Yui Mok / PA wireThe plane with Pope Francis comes to Ireland West Airport at Knock in County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wireThe faithful are waiting for a visit from Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezThe faithful wait in the rain for a visit from Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezSchool children await the arrival of Pope Francis at Ireland West Airport, Knock County Mayo, as part of his visit to Ireland. Yui Mok / PA wirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA WirePilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland.
Niall Carson / PA WireThe faithful wait in the rain for a visit from Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezThe faithful wait in the rain for a visit from Pope Francis to Knock Shrine in Knock, Ireland, August 26, 2018. REUTERS / Dylan MartinezPilgrims await the arrival of Pope Francis at Knock Holy Shrine, in County Mayo, where he will view the Appearance Chapel and give the Angelus address as part of his visit to Ireland. Niall Carson / PA Wire26/08/2018 Liam Hughes, from Athlone at Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INM26/08/2018 Annemarie and Aaron Ward from Tuam with their children from left to right Destiny, Santana and Martin depicted at Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INM26/08/2018 Holly, 8 and Paddy, 6, Hunt from Knock pictured outside Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INM26/08/2018 Holly, 8 and Paddy, 6, Hunt from Knock pictured outside Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INMPilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Rev. Thomas Harrington from Cork arrives to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims and children arriving to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018Pilgrims including Dominic Dunleavy from Tuam arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 201826/08/2018 Annemarie and Aaron Ward from Tuam with their children from left to right Destiny, Santana and Martin depicted at Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INM26/08/2018 People wait in the rain for Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INM26/08/2018 People wait in the rain for Knock Shrine for the visit of Pope Francis. Pic credit; Damien Eagers / INMPilgrims arrive to see Pope Francis at Knock Shrine.
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August 26, 2018
TV viewing data released today by Nielsen TAM show that more than 1.8 million viewers are attuned to RTÉ & # 39; s special live TV coverage of Pope Francis in Ireland over the weekend.
On average, 535,000 viewers visited the entire papal mass on RTÉ One television in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
The full program coverage anchored by Bryan Dobson reached an audience of 1.1 million viewers who had tuned in at a certain moment during the broadcast.
At RTÉ2, the Festival of Families concert in Croke Park on Saturday night, 379,000 viewers watched the entire four-hour program on average, with a peak of 570,000 viewers watching all at one stage.
