President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were at the Vatican today to pay their respects to Pope Francis, ...

"Pope Francis holds a special place in the hearts of the Irish people," Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin said on Monday, ...

Pope Francis's historic visit to Ireland in 2018 occurred during a period of significant tension between the Irish people and the Catholic Church. Reflecting on the visit, former Taoiseach (Irish ...

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said it was a "huge honour" to be at Pope Francis' funeral, representing "all those ...

Audrey Carville hears from the former Irish President Dr Mary McAleese about Pope Francis and the challenges for his ...

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As Pope Francis’ death is mourned by Catholics worldwide, his 2018 visit to Ireland remains a significant moment of his papacy. The Vatican confirmed on Easter Monday that Pope Francis died at ...

Books of condolence hae been opened across Northern Ireland following the death of Pope Francis. Members of the public can sign Belfast's book of condolence at the city hall, while a special ...

The visit of Pope Francis to Ireland seven years ago was said to have offered a “powerful” opportunity for survivors of clerical abuse to gather in solidarity and highlight scandals.

Guests at the Vatican service were told of the Pope's call to "build bridges", as Trump and Zelensky were pictured meeting ...

As Ireland's first gay head of government ... Archbishop Martin thinks it is also significant that Pope Francis asked to meet with homeless people at the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin.

Politicians in Northern Ireland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death. The Vatican said he died on Monday morning at 6:35am BST at the age of 88. The pope was last seen in public ...