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Irish Catholic leader pays tribute to former pontiff
Pope Francis has led the funeral of his predecessor Pope Benedict. Speaking from the Vatican Archbishop Eamon Martin told 麻豆社 Radio Foyle it was dignified gathering.
Pope Francis has led the funeral of his predecessor Pope Benedict in front of tens of thousands of pilgrims in St Peter's Square. The late pontiff was buried in a crypt beneath St Peter's Basilica. Speaking from the Vatican, Archbishop Eamon Martin, told 麻豆社 Radio Foyle that it was a simple and dignified gathering in line with Pope Benedict's wishes.
Also, The National Union of Journalists is to meet 麻豆社 Northern Ireland's interim director Adam Smyth over proposals to cut jobs and news programmes at Radio Foyle.
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麻豆社 Radio Foyle