Fr Jorge Bergoglio often described Ireland affectionately as "the green country", recalling his first impressions of its landscape when, in 1980, he spent a short sabbatical in Dublin trying to ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were at the Vatican today to pay their respects to Pope Francis, ...

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

Ireland back in 1979 was a country gripped by political violence in the north. When it was announced that the newly elected Pope John Paul II would visit Ireland, immediately speculation began on ...

As Ireland's first gay head of government ... Archbishop Martin thinks it is also significant that Pope Francis asked to meet with homeless people at the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin.

Pope Francis died this morning, Monday, April 21, the Vatican has announced. He was 88 years old. Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, said on Monday morning ...

As Ireland's first gay head of government ... Fr Tim Bartlett described Pope Francis as fearless Archbishop Martin thinks it is also significant that Pope Francis asked to meet with homeless ...

From RTÉ News, A look back at Pope Francis' visit to Ireland in 2018 As conclave begins, the college of cardinals play a decisive role in determining whether Francis’ vision will endure or not ...

The visit of Pope Francis to Ireland seven years ago was said to have offered a “powerful” opportunity for survivors of clerical abuse to gather in solidarity and highlight scandals.

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Leaders from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have joined the outpouring of tributes to Pope Francis. Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said that Catholics "right across ...