9 h. ago As it happened: Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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9 h. ago Live: Pope Francis died of a stroke and ‘irreversible heart failure,’ the Vatican has said

World leaders are paying tribute with the Taoiseach saying Francis’s papacy was marked by a commitment to ‘compassion, peace, and human dignity’

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11 h. ago LIVE: Pilgrims pack St Peter's Square for prayer service honouring Pope Francis

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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11 h. ago LIVE: Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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12 h. ago LIVE: Crowds gather at St Peter's Square to mark pope's death and recite rosary

World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.

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12 h. ago ‘You could see how the news hit everyone here’ – Capuchin Centre manager on death of Pope Francis

‘You could see how the news hit everyone here’ – Capuchin Centre manager on death of Pope Francis  The Irish Independent

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13 h. ago Bereft Dublin faithful react to pope’s death ‘as if a relation died’

Several among congregation believe Francis an ‘important voice’ for tolerance and inclusivity

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13 h. ago Explained: Why Irish cardinal Seán Brady won't have a say in Pope selection process

Only cardinals who are under the age of 80 at the time the papacy becomes vacant (either by death or resignation of the pope) are eligible to enter the conclave and vote for the new pope.

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13 h. ago Statement by the Archbishop of Dublin on the Death of Pope Francis

Statement by the Archbishop of Dublin on the Death of Pope Francis  Anglican Ink

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13 h. ago Pope Francis death: Tributes paid to ‘good, decent man’; Taoiseach would be honoured to attend funeral

World leaders are paying tribute with the Taoiseach saying Francis’s papacy was marked by a commitment to ‘compassion, peace, and human dignity’

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16 h. ago LIVE: Thousands expected at public prayer service for Pope Francis at St Peter's Square

President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope’s death.

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16 h. ago 'A man who died with his boots on': Tributes paid to Pope Francis following his death

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that it was “with profound sadness” that the world had learned of the pope’s passing.

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17 h. ago LIVE: Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis as world leaders pay tribute

President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news.

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17 h. ago Ireland: Archbishop Eamon Martin on the death of Pope Francis

Ireland: Archbishop Eamon Martin on the death of Pope Francis  Independent Catholic News

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17 h. ago Northern Ireland's three main Protestant churches give their reaction to death of Pope Francis

Northern Ireland's three main Protestant churches give their reaction to death of Pope Francis  Belfast News Letter

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18 h. ago What happened in the moments after Pope Francis's death, and what role did an Irish Cardinal play?

An Irish-born Cardinal played a significant role in announcing Francis’s passing to the world.

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18 h. ago Bishop Michael Duignan leads tributes following news of the death of Pope Francis

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora and Bishop of Clonfert, Michael Duignan, has paid tribute following news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. The Vatican confirmed his death this morning at 6.35am Irish time. The pope had appeared in public just yesterday, greeting crowds on […] The post Bishop Michael Duignan leads tributes following news of the death of Pope Francis appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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19 h. ago 'A manifestly modest man': Leader of the Church of Ireland reacts to death of Pope Francis

'A manifestly modest man': Leader of the Church of Ireland reacts to death of Pope Francis  Belfast News Letter

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19 h. ago 'He was held in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland': DUP and other parties react to death of Pope Francis

'He was held in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland': DUP and other parties react to death of Pope Francis  Belfast News Letter

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19 h. ago LIVE: Updates and tributes as the world marks the death of Pope Francis

Catholics across the world are mourning the death of the pontiff.

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