Irish bishop says there is 'a little bit of national pride' to see Dublin man in charge of Vatican

Cardinal Kevin Farrell  had the role of announcing the Pope's death and is currently carrying out the administrative and financial duties of the Holy See until a new pope takes over. Picture: AP /Paolo Santalucia

An Irish bishop at the Vatican has told of the tears shed among colleagues for Pope Francis, and a sense of "national pride" for Irish people that a Dublin man is overseeing arrangements until a new pontiff is elected.

Bishop Paul Tighe, who has been based at the Vatican for 17 years, said while Francis had been unwell, there was still a sense of shock about his death on Easter Monday, followed by a "madness" as people were "scattering to get back from wherever they were" over the holiday weekend.