McAleese 'privileged' to attend Pope's funeral

Today’s emotionally-charged funeral of Pope John Paul II in Rome was an incomparable occasion and a privilege at which to represent Irish people, President Mary McAleese said today.

McAleese 'privileged' to attend Pope's funeral
Fri, 08 Apr, 2005 - 19:56

Today’s emotionally-charged funeral of Pope John Paul II in Rome was an incomparable occasion and a privilege at which to represent Irish people, President Mary McAleese said today.

Mrs McAleese joined other heads of State and government as she watched 165 cardinals celebrate the Mass, watched by 300,000 mourners in St Peter’s Square.

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