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Pope Francis 'exuded a kind of holiness that was not in the least off-putting' - Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell.

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The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, said the Pope had been "showing immense courage and serenity in the face of frailty and suffering". Catholics in west Belfast ...

Church leaders in Northern Ireland have issued a message about hope in a time of uncertainty ahead of Easter. The various statements draw on traditional religious themes as well as challenges ...