45 m. 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’.

Culture

65 m. 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.

Events

75 m. ago Ireland mourns Pope Francis as funeral arrangements begin in Rome

Ireland mourns Pope Francis as funeral arrangements begin in Rome  The Irish Post

Politics

1 hour 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’

Events

1 hour ago Pope Francis ‘a voice for humanity and justice’, says President Higgins

Late pontiff advocated on behalf of the poor, marginalised and those affected by war and conflict – Taoiseach

Politics

2 h. ago Pope Francis dies aged 88: NI leaders pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’ as Vatican confirms cause of death

Pope Francis dies aged 88: NI leaders pay tribute to ‘man of great faith’ as Vatican confirms cause of death  Belfast Telegraph

Events

2 h. 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

Events

3 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.

Politics

3 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.

Events

3 h. ago Pope Francis had nightly Whatsapp calls with Catholics in Gaza since start of Israeli invasion

‘The terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation,’ said Francis in his final public remarks.

Politics

4 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.

Events

4 h. ago Pope Francis' time living in Dublin and return for 2018 papal visit

Pope Francis' time living in Dublin and return for 2018 papal visit  Dublin Live

Politics

4 h. ago Pope Francis: Headlines on papal visits to Ireland show how country has changed

Pope Francis: Headlines on papal visits to Ireland show how country has changed  Irish Examiner

Politics

5 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

Events

5 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

Events

5 h. ago Pope Francis and Ireland – from visit in the 1970s to fraught trip as pontiff

Pope Francis and Ireland – from visit in the 1970s to fraught trip as pontiff  The Irish Independent

Politics

5 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’

Events

6 h. ago When is Pope Francis's funeral likely to take place and what role will an Irish cardinal play?

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

Politics

6 h. ago Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland called a ‘powerful moment’ for abuse survivors

Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland called a ‘powerful moment’ for abuse survivors  Manchester Evening News

Events

7 h. ago 'Refugees cry out': The roots of Pope Francis's immigration rift with JD Vance

‘We can no longer allow that flow of containers, of humanity driven back, fraternity denied, to continue to represent us,’ wrote Francis in his autobiography.

Events