PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris joined the world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis. Ahead of today’s historic service, Mr Martin said it was an ...

Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday. President Michael D Higgins led the Irish delegation by attending ...

The historic funeral takes place at 10am, 9am Irish time, and the service will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista ...

The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place this morning in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. Some 250,000 are expected to attend the event, with many more lining the streets of Rome. Follow our ...

Follow the funeral of Pope Francis as it unfolds in St Peter’s Basilica with live video, key moments, and ongoing coverage ...

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Final mourners were in a queue for their last chance to see Pope Francis’s remains ahead of his funeral mass on Saturday morning. World leaders are flying in to the Vatican from across the globe to ...

Ireland’s postal service is offering to send mass or sympathy cards to the Vatican for free for people who wish to pay their respects to Pope Francis. The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has ...

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Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised Pope Francis for his "unwavering commitment to the principles of compassion, peace ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin signing the book of condolence for Pope Francis at the residence of the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland.