Taoiseach welcomes new Pope

The Taoiseach has welcomed the election of cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the new Pope.

Taoiseach welcomes new Pope
Tue, 19 Apr, 2005 - 19:18

The Taoiseach has welcomed the election of cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the new Pope.

Mr Ahern said: "On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger on his election as Pope Benedict XVI.

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