Young Catholics have said they hope the newly elected Pope will be a role model in the Church. Pope Leo XIV was unveiled on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election on Thursday evening.

Irish premier Micheal Martin and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill have also congratulated the new pontiff.

Ireland's political leaders extended their congratulations after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, May 8. Pope Leo XIV was ...

building on the pastoral direction and achievements of Pope Francis". He added: "On behalf of the government and the people of Ireland, I offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on ...

On May 8, the Catholic Church elected Robert Francis Prevost, as its first North American leader. The planet and the people ...

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On his way out of the meeting, Cardinal Sean Brady of Ireland said Leo was in the process ... Later on, he paid a visit to St. Mary Major, where Pope Francis is buried. He stood in front of ...

the late Pope Francis, who taught us all the importance of kindness and humanity.” The Tanaiste added: “Ireland shares a long and enduring relationship with the Holy See, rooted in deep ...

the late Pope Francis, who taught us all the importance of kindness and humanity.” The Tanaiste added: “Ireland shares a long and enduring relationship with the Holy See, rooted in deep ...

Questioning the Presbyterian Church of Ireland’s decision to issue a statement of condolence for Pope Francis, Rev Henderson said: “I tell you the Lord Jesus Christ is not in mourning over the ...

The late Pope Francis renewed his prayers for “an immediate cessation of the current conflict” in the Holy Land in a message ...