PICS: It Looks Like President Higgins And The Pope Had Great Craic Today

President Higgins is currently on a jaunt to the Vatican City where he met with Pope Francis today.

As a token of his appreciation, and to highlight the need for action on climate change Michael D. gave the Holy Father what is described as a 'climate bell'. Ya shouldn't have, Mikey.

President Higgins gave Pope Francis a 'climate bell' by Vivienne Roche, inspired by the President's call to action on climate change. pic.twitter.com/5MCXuhAEgq
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) May 22, 2017

Higgins was accompanied by his wife Sabina on the trip and both appeared to be received quite warmly by their hosts.

Pope Francis and President Higgins exchange gifts after audience in the Pontifical Library this morning pic.twitter.com/6FoorJI6Us
— paddy agnew (@PaddyAgnew) May 22, 2017

President Higgins meets with Pope Francis @PresidentIRL @dfatirl pic.twitter.com/ZAR2VIj2Ws
— IrishEmbassy HolySee (@IrlEmbHolySee) May 22, 2017

The two lads even appeared to find time to crack a joke or two and it looked like they got on like a house on fire.

President Michael D. Higgins is in Rome, for a meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis. pic.twitter.com/sg1GMfaITC
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) May 22, 2017

Friends for life we reckon.