Meanwhile, President Michael D Higgins, who met the Pope five times, said the world was struck by the generosity shown by the late pontiff, right until the very last moments of his life.
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have paid their respects to Pope Francis in St Peters Basilica this afternoon.
President Higgins, who met the Pope five times said the world was struck by the generosity shown by the late pontiff, right until the very last moments of his life.
The Taoiseach and Tanaiste will also attend the funeral tomorrow.
Speaking on Kildare Today, Reverend Professor Declan Marmion said the pope was energised by people and did not want to die alone in hospital.

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