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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Northern Ireland's interim director Adam Smyth over proposals to cut jobs and news programmes at Radio Foyle.
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Thu 5 Jan 2023
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Foyle