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Pope Leo XIV

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Taoiseach arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Taoiseach arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning by Prefect of the Papal Household Petar Rajic.

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

Thu, 08 May, 2025

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

New Pope has best wishes of all Irish people – Taoiseach

New Pope has best wishes of all Irish people – Taoiseach

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Political leaders in Ireland have been passing on congratulations at the new Pope was elected in Rome.