The Week Trending: Pope Leo XIV, Israel At Eurovision & Calls For Social Media Ban For U-16s

Leo XIV becomes the first North American pope; RTÉ demands 'discussion' on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest; and Tánaiste Simon Harris calls for a social media ban for children under the age of 16.Joe O’Shea, editor of Cork Beo, and Jennifer Horgan, Irish Examiner Columnist and secondary school teacher, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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