Biden's Emotional Visit to Ireland: From Last Rites to Family Roots
TL;DR
During a visit to Knock Shrine in Ireland, President Joe Biden met with Father Frank O'Grady, the chaplain who performed last rites on his late son Beau Biden before he died of brain cancer in 2015. Biden was moved to tears upon learning of the connection and prayed with O'Grady at the shrine. Biden has been in Ireland this week with his sister and son, touring his ancestral home and meeting with the nation's leaders.
- At Knock Shrine, Biden meets priest who gave Beau last rites The Associated Press
- Live: Biden speaks from his ancestral home of Ballina to conclude Ireland trip The Independent
- Irish Cafe Turns Into 'The Biden Corner' During President's Visit Newsweek
- Joe Biden mocked after Hunter has to explain child's question in Ireland: 'I am so embarrassed for my country' Fox News
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