[03:26] Outpouring of grief as mourners gather to pay respects

Grief is often characterised in three stages. Firstly, shock and denial; followed by processing the loss; and finally, trying to move forward. RTÉ's Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely divulges how Rome and the catholic community reached the second stage yesterday.

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/0424/1509180-pope-grief-analysis/

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[10:14] Pope Francis led different papacy from outset

Pope Francis was a man of the people, who will be remembered most for his compassion, his courage and his humility, writes Ailbhe Conneely.

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0421/1508683-pope-obituary/

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[08:00] New disability unit to add weight, urgency and focus

A new unit established by the Department of the Taoiseach which will focus on disability, adds weight, urgency and focus to the issue, writes RTÉ's Ailbhe Conneely.

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/0125/1492815-new-government/

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[19:02] Some key issues and promises in disability

The encounter between Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and a care worker in Cork last night has led to commentary about Section 39 pay. Here, Ailbhe Conneely, looks at some key issues facing disabled people, their families and those who care for them.

https://www.rte.ie/news/election-24/2024/1123/1482591-election-harris-care-worker/

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