17 h. ago Death of Pope Francis leaves ‘deep sadness’ in Scotland as leaders pay tribute

The Pope died at the age of 88 came after he emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

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18 h. ago 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’.

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18 h. ago NI leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘strong, determined leader’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Pope Francis was held ‘in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland’.

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20 h. ago Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pontiff remembered for defence of the vulnerable, and commitment to peace, social justice and the environmentPope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88Latest updates: tributes paid after Pope Francis diesPolitical and religious leaders around the world have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis, whose 12-year papacy came to an end with his death in Rome early on Monday morning.Many recalled Francis’s unfailing defence of the poorest and most marginalised, and his profound commitment to peace and the environment. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago King and religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death aged 88

The pontiff had recently resumed some official duties earlier this month during his recovery from pneumonia.

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20 h. ago Vatican statement in full as world leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death at 88

'Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father'

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21 h. ago 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’.

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