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Black smoke confirms no pope elected in first conclave voting round
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It is expected voting will resume on Thursday, and up to four rounds of voting can take place each day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon
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Irish archbishop calls for prayer as Conclave meets to select new Pope
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Archbishop Eamon Martin has invited Ireland to prayer as the search for Pope Francis' successor begins tomorrow
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Donald Trump sparks fury after posting AI photo of himself as Pope
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United States President Donald Trump sparked outrage after sharing a mock-up of himself dressed as the Pope just a week after attending the funeral of Francis at the Vatican
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Michael D. Higgins criticises Israeli Prime Minister following Pope’s funeral
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Mr Netanyahu did not attend the funeral, with Israel being represented by its ambassador to the Holy See
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Crowds queue to visit simple tomb of Pope Francis
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The pontiff's final resting place features a reproduction of his pectoral cross, a light, and the word 'Franciscus'
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All of the Donald Trump acts at the funeral of Pope Francis that sparked uproar
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US President Donald Trump drew the ire of many watching Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, with several incidents spotted on camera causing frowned eyebrows
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Fitting and breathtaking end to remarkable life of the 'People's Pope'
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Around 400,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square and millions watched on TV for the funeral of the late Pope Francis
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Nun who broke protocol at Pope's funeral speaks out after viral moment
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Sister Genevieve Jeanningros has opened up about her heartbreak following the death of Pope Francis
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Outrage as Donald Trump spotted using phone and chewing gum at Pope's funeral
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US President Donald Trump was accused of showing more disrespect to Pope Francis at his funeral service today in Rome
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Donald Trump blasted for 'disrespectful' choice of suit at funeral of Pope Francis
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US President Donald Trump has been slammed as 'disrespectful' over the outfit he chose to wear as he arrived to the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome alongside wife Melania
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World leaders and thousands of mourners gather in the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis - Live updates
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Mourners will bid a final farewell to the beloved Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday morning
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Pope Francis funeral: Start time, how to watch, attendees and burial details
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The funeral of Pope Francis is set to be markedly different from those of his predecessors, including St John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI
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President Michael D Higgins visits body of Pope Francis in Vatican before funeral
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The Pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, will be laid to rest on Saturday
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President communicates 'appreciation of all of the people of Ireland' for life of Pope Francis as he arrives for funeral
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President Higgins said he is "pleased to communicate the appreciation of all of the people of Ireland" for the life of Pope Francis, whom he met on five occasions
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An Post offers to send cards to the Vatican for free
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Irish post offices had received queries from the public looking for advice about the correct address and stamp to use
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Pope Francis mourners blast 'disrespectful' selfie-snappers who took pictures with his dead body
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Pope Francis' lying in state has been marred after mourners were seen posing for selfies with his open casket - with some even using extended selfie sticks to get the best shot
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Irish teacher and daughter queue for over five hours to pay respects to late Pope
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More than 20,000 people have so far stood in line for hours in St Peter’s Square to make their way into the basilica to catch a glimpse of Francis' body, which is laid out in an open coffin
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'I prayed for him to get better.' Crowds at Dublin's Pro Cathedral sign book of condolences for Pope Francis
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The church has a special connection to the late pontiff, who visited the cathedral during his 36-hour trip to Ireland in 2018
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Pope Francis death: Thousands flock to Vatican as pontiff lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days
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Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday
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What happens next after death of Pope Francis as transfer ceremony begins
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On Wednesday morning, the late Pope’s body will be brought from the private chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence where he had chosen to live to St Peter’s Basilica
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Flights from Dublin to Rome skyrocket in price as Irish people make plans for Pope's funeral
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Thousands are desperate to pay their last respects to Pope Francis and a huge scramble is now underway to secure travel arrangements
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President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach and Tanaiste to attend Pope Francis' funeral
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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, aged 88
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Haunting 'last pope' 800 year old prophecy after Pope Francis' death
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The Prophecy of the Popes, which was supposedly written in the 1100s by Saint Malachy, allegedly lists 112 popes. The list is now almost at its end, with just a reference to "Peter the Roman" left before the end of times.
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Vatican releases new photos showing late Pope Francis lying in state in chapel of Casa Santa Marta
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Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88
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