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EXPLAINER: What happens next and who is in the running after Pope Francis' death?

The funeral arrangements for Pope Francis were announced by the Vatican on Tuesday morning after the Pontiff passed away on Easter Monday aged 88. Following months of poor health, Pope Francis suffered a stroke on Monday not long after his last ...

22 Apr 2025 at 11:05

National News

Pope Francis gives 'tremendous' appointment to Irishman

Pope Francis has given a 'tremendous' appointment to a Clare native. Monsignor Séamus Horgan from Ennis has been assigned as Papal Nuncio to South Sudan. A native of Tobarteascáin near St. Flannan’s College where he completed his secondary ...

14 May 2024 at 12:06

National News

All you need to know about the conclave as date to elect Pope Francis' successor revealed

The Vatican has confirmed that the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on May 7, marking the start of one of the most solemn and secretive processes in the Catholic Church. But how exactly is a new pope chosen, and ...

28 Apr 2025 at 15:32

Northern Ireland

Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

Some 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis over a three-day lying-in-state, the Vatican said on the eve of his funeral. World leaders and dignitaries were arriving in Rome on Friday, to attend what will be a huge ...

25 Apr 2025 at 18:53

Northern Ireland

Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty reveals fear he gave Pope Francis shingles

Patrick Kielty has revealed he thought he had given Pope Francis shingles after meeting him at the Vatican over the summer. The Late Late Show host travelled to the Vatican in June and was among an audience of 100 ...

13 Sept 2024 at 06:00

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Pope warns young people against consumerism and 'the cult of physical wellness'

Pope Francis has warned against consumerism and "the cult of physical wellness" on a recent trip to Greece and Cyprus. He wrapped up his five-day trip by encouraging young people to follow their dreams and not be ...

06 Dec 2021 at 12:23

National News

Irish President criticises Netanyahu following Pope’s funeral

The Irish President has criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while commenting on the gathering of world leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis. Michael D Higgins said the absence of certain ...

26 Apr 2025 at 18:47

Around Carlow

Pope Francis - a papacy of 'inclusion and mercy' says Kildare and Leiglin Bishop for Carlow

The Bishop who leads many Catholics in Carlow has described the key message during the papacy of the late Pope Francis as a being one of "inclusion and mercy". He issued a statement following the passing ...

22 Apr 2025 at 11:52

National News

UK Cardinal tells of ‘weight’ felt ahead of conclave to choose new pope

One of the UK’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders has described as “deeply emotional” the days since the death of Pope Francis, as he noted the weight now placed on himself and other cardinals in ...

24 Apr 2025 at 19:11

National News

Priest recalls watching Pope write apology to abuse victims in Ireland

A priest who helped organise Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland in 2018 has recalled watching the pontiff compose his personal apology to victims of abuse in the Catholic Church. Father Tim ...

21 Apr 2025 at 12:50

Northern Ireland

How the funeral of Pope Francis unfolded

Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, was laid to rest on Saturday morning in a funeral attended by world leaders, royalty and thousands of faithful in Rome. The ...

26 Apr 2025 at 14:24

National News

Pope Francis had ‘unfinished business’, says Michael D Higgins

The President of Ireland said Pope Francis had “unfinished business” and that he hopes the next pope will build on the steps he was able to take during his tenure. Michael D ...

22 Apr 2025 at 17:41

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