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. Politics
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Northern Ireland and Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis BBC Politics
An Irish-born Cardinal played a significant role in announcing Francis’s passing to the world. Events
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Fr Tony Flannery pays tribute to Pope Francis, who has passed away. Politics
