2 h. ago ‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave

Cardinal Kevin Farrell’s former neighbours recall the Drimnagh man who is running the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis

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4 h. ago Irish bishop tells of tears at Vatican for Pope Francis ahead of funeral

Bishop Paul Tighe also said there is ‘a little bit of national pride’ that an Irish-born man is the chief organiser while the post is vacant.

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15 h. ago Next pope: What the Vatican choreography tells us about the possible outcome of the conclave

There are 252 cardinals, but only 135 are eligible to vote in the Conclave.

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25 h. ago Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death

Republic of Ireland’s postal service offers to send cards to Vatican for free following Pope Francis’ death  The Irish News

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30 h. ago Mourners queue overnight to see popular Pope as Vatican extends opening hours

Thousands more are expected to flock to pay their respects throughout Thursday and until 7pm local time on Friday.

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31 h. ago Huge crowds expected at Vatican for second day of pope lying in state

Yesterday, each mourner was ushered past the casket within seconds, many hurriedly catching the moment on their smartphones.

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63 h. ago Irish woman who resigned from Vatican abuse panel says Pope Francis 'met resistance' from within

‘Francis was very straightforward and answered straight questions with straight answers, he didn’t brush over things.’

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3 d. ago Progressive versus traditionalist? The polarising issues that will define the next pope

From LGBTQ+ rights to climate change, where the Pope, Vatican and the Church stand on the issues.

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3 d. ago Vatican publishes photos of Pope Francis in open coffin as funeral confirmed for Saturday morning

The images were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Francis’s residence at the Vatican where he died.

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3 d. ago 'Conclave of comedians': When Pope Francis met Father Dougal

At the event, Pope Francis lauded the comedians for how they ‘denounce abuses of power’.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Pope Francis dies of stroke, confirms Vatican doctor, nine days of mourning begin and Dublin

Pope Francis dies of stroke, confirms Vatican doctor, nine days of mourning begin and Dublin-born cardinal with a key role  The Irish Independent

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Who is Kevin from Dublin? Pope Francis' interim replacement at the Vatican

Who is Kevin from Dublin? Pope Francis' interim replacement at the Vatican  Metro.co.uk

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago When will the papal conclave happen, and what happens during the secretive ballot?

It’s a process shrouded in secrecy, but here’s what we know about it.

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4 d. ago Tributes paid to Pope Francis as the Vatican announces 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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4 d. ago Vatican: The Pope 'told us to go to the pub with our friends'

Vatican: The Pope 'told us to go to the pub with our friends'  BBC

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