An Post offers to send cards to the Vatican for free

Micheál Martin signing a book of condolences (Government Information Service/PA)

An Post is offering to send mass or sympathy cards to the Vatican for free for people who wish to pay their respects to Pope Francis.

The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been dubbed by some as the “people’s pope”, having spoken out for the poor and those in need and shunned many of the extravagances that come with papal life.