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Leaders of Irish church and state travel to Rome for Pope's funeral
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland and Irish President Michael D Higgins are among those travelling to Rome on Friday ...
Belfast clerics who met Pope Francis say Pontiff wanted NI peace for all
A Belfast priest and Presbyterian minister who travelled together to meet Pope Francis have told how the Pontiff supported ...
‘Francis would have prayed for those who mock him,’ says Belfast priest who helped organise pope’s Ireland visit
A Belfast priest who escorted Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland in 2018 says the late pontiff “would have prayed for ...
Parishioners and church leaders pay tribute to 'humble' Pope
Members of the public and church leaders have expressed "sadness" after the death of Pope Francis on Monday morning. The ...
Books of condolence open for Pope Francis in Northern Ireland
Books of condolence hae been opened across Northern Ireland following the death of Pope Francis. Members of the public can ...
People across NI and Ireland remember a 'unique' Pope
People remembering the late pope described him as "unique" and spoke of his "compassion and bravery". In Belfast, Lord Mayor ...
‘Thanks for being voice for the poor, vulnerable and hurt’: Belfast opens book of condolence for Pope Francis
In his message, Fr Bartlett, parish priest at St Mary’s church in Belfast – the oldest Catholic church in the city – wrote: ...