President and Taoiseach offer best wishes to new pope

President Michael D Higgins has conveyed his sincere best wishes to the new head of the Catholic Church.

President and Taoiseach offer best wishes to new pope
Thu, 14 Mar, 2013 - 07:34

President Michael D Higgins has conveyed his sincere best wishes to the new head of the Catholic Church.

Jorge Bergoglio, an Argentine cardinal of Italian descent, was elected Pope on the conclave’s fifth ballot.

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