Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as 'remarkable figure'

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2025-04-21

London (PA Media/dpa) - Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as "a remarkable figure" who had a "profound commitment to alleviating suffering". The president of Ireland said Pope Francis had approached his papacy with "a unique humility" and advocated for the importance of human dignity. Michael D Higgins also said Pope Francis had sought to play a "positive role" on issues such as attitudes to women and the LGBT+ community in the Cath......

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