Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

‘Build upon the steps he took’ – Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis’s legacy of ‘peace, reconciliation and solidarity’

There was an outpouring of tributes from religious and political leaders in Ireland following the death of Pope Francis.

Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope as ‘exceptional’ and ‘remarkable’ figure

Irish premier Micheal Martin said the Pope held a ‘special place in the hearts of Irish people’.

Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘remarkable figure’

Irish premier Micheal Martin said the Pope held a ‘special place in the hearts of Irish people’.Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis ...

Condolences are pouring in after the death of Pope Francis. Among many other European and world leaders, the President of the European Commission has already paid tribute to the Pope with a note, and tributes are also being paid to him in the White House and the Kremlin.

Michael D Higgins among senior Irish figures set to attend pope's funeral

An Taoiseach Micheal Martin, An Tanaiste Simon Harris and President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina will represent Ireland at the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend. The head of the Catholic Church passed away on Easter Monday with a statement from Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell released via the Vatican announcing the news. Pope Francis was 88 years old. A later statement from the Vatican confirmed his cause of death was a stroke and …

Pope Francis had ‘unfinished business’, says Michael D Higgins - Jersey Evening Post

The President of Ireland said Pope Francis had “unfinished business” and that he hopes the next pope will build on the steps he was able to take during his tenure. Michael D Higgins will be among world leaders and dignitaries to attend the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend, along with his wife, Sabina. Irish premier Micheal Martin and deputy Irish premier Simon Harris will also attend. The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday. He died on E…