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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

National News

Catholics mourn former pope at funeral in St Peter's Square

Pope Francis has honoured his predecessor Benedict XVI, presiding over a rare requiem Mass for a dead pontiff by a living one in front of thousands of mourners in St Peter’s Square. Bells tolled and the faithful applauded on Thursday ...

05 Jan 2023 at 12:51

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

Have you been ripped off? RTÉ searches for people with consumer issues for new show

Do you feel ripped off? Have you been scammed? No idea where to turn for help? Struggling with a refund? Having a problem with a service provider? Battling with a business? Whatever your issue - whether ...

17 Oct 2023 at 15:20

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

Sinead O’Connor fans gather to sing Nothing Compares 2 U in Dublin tribute

Fans of Sinead O’Connor sang her most famous song at a poignant gathering in Dublin to pay tribute to the late star. Around 100 people joined together to sing Nothing Compares 2 U at the event ...

30 Jul 2023 at 17:31

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

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