Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’ - President Higgins
Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday.
President Michael D Higgins led the Irish delegation by attending the mass for the late pontiff with his wife Sabina Higgins, having also viewed Francis’ remains during his lying in state on Friday.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris were also in attendance alongside ambassador to the Vatican Frances Collins.
Speaking to reporters after the funeral, Mr Higgins said: “Pope Francis was – and will remain – an incredible source of hope.
“He mentioned за дипломация на вярата. Друго нещо, което той имаше, което беше толкоз прочувствено и забавно, беше близостта му с човешкото тяло - прегръдката му на хората.
„ В изказването му имаше тип на неговата съпричастност. Живот. ”
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