President to witness Primate's elevation to Cardinal

President Mary McAleese is to attend the Vatican ceremony where Catholic Primate Sean Brady is to be made a Cardinal on November 24, it emerged tonight.

President to witness Primate's elevation to Cardinal
Wed, 31 Oct, 2007 - 18:18

President Mary McAleese is to attend the Vatican ceremony where Catholic Primate Sean Brady is to be made a Cardinal on November 24, it emerged tonight.

The Government today approved a request from Mrs McAleese, who is currently in New Zealand, to travel to the consistory event.

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