The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday will see a gathering of various political leaders, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill. Despite cutting short a family holiday, O’Neill made arrangements to ensure her attendance at the ceremony. However, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has decided not to attend.
Following the Pope’s death on Monday, O’Neill paid tribute to his efforts to address past wrongs and support the peace process during his visit to Ireland in 2018. She praised his outreach and called for recognition of his contributions. Assembly members at Stormont are set to honor Pope Francis in the assembly upon its return from Easter break.
In addition to political leaders like Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Catholic Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin, O’Neill is scheduled to depart for Rome on Friday. It is expected that the assembly members will express their respects for Pope Francis during the upcoming session.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill is set to join other political leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday. Despite having to cut short a family holiday, O’Neill ensured her attendance at the ceremony. In the wake of the Pope’s passing, she lauded his efforts to address past wrongs and support the peace process, reflecting on his visit to Ireland in 2018. Assembly members at Stormont will also pay tribute to Pope Francis upon their return from Easter break
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