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Cardinal Daly to be laid to rest Cardinal Daly 'prophetic figure'
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The funeral of the former Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, Cardinal Cahal Daly, is due to take place in Armagh. Former Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, Cardinal Cahal Daly, was a "prophetic" figure, mourners at his funeral in Armagh, have been told.
The 92-year-old died on New Year's Eve, three days after being brought to Belfast City Hospital's coronary unit.The 92-year-old died on New Year's Eve, three days after being brought to Belfast City Hospital's coronary unit.
His remains have been lying in state in St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh ahead of the Requiem Mass celebrated by his successor, Cardinal Sean Brady. Requiem Mass for his life was celebrated by his successor, Cardinal Sean Brady, at St Patrick's Cathedral.
Cardinal Brady will be Pope Benedict's representative at the service and will read a message of sympathy from him. Cardinal Brady said his predecessor was "a prophetic, renewing and transforming figure in a time of immense change".
Cardinal Brady will be joined on the altar by Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh Gerard Clifford, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Colm O'Reilly, Down and Connor Bishop Noel Treanor. "His support for the noble vocation of politics is well known. Today, at the beginning of a New Year, we renew our encouragement to those who serve the public good in the political arena," he said.
Mourners will include the head of the Catholic Church in Scotland, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster. "The hopes and dreams of so many depend on you. Remain steadfast in the search for a brighter future for all.
Senior politicians, including Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Irish President Mary McAleese and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Shaun Woodward will also be among the congregation. "Remember the distance you have already travelled together. Continue to work together to address social, economic and environmental challenges and thereby create the kind of country which Cardinal Daly and so many others yearned to see. "
Cardinal Brady was joined on the altar by Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh Gerard Clifford, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Colm O'Reilly and Down and Connor Bishop Noel Treanor.
Martin McGuinness and Brian Cowen were among the mourners
Mourners included the head of the Catholic Church in Scotland, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster.
Senior politicians, including Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Shaun Woodward were also among the mourners.
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Cardinal Daly's nephew Fr Brian Daly will also concelebrate the Mass, while the mourners will be led by family members including his brother and sister, two sisters-in-law and nephews and nieces. Cardinal Daly's nephew Fr Brian Daly concelebrated the Mass, while the mourners were led by family members including his brother and sister, two sisters-in-law and nephews and nieces.
Cardinal Daly's remains have been lying in state in Armagh Among the pall bearers were members of the Armagh Gaelic football team, while popular group The Priests sang at the end of the Mass.
Among the pall bearers will be members of the Armagh Gaelic football team, while popular group The Priests will sing at the end of the Mass. Cardinal Daly was laid to rest in the grounds outside the cathedral alongside his three immediate predecessors, Tomas O Fiaich (who died in 1990), William Conway (1977) and John D'Alton (1963).
Cardinal Daly will be laid to rest in the grounds outside the cathedral alongside his three immediate predecessors, Tomas O Fiaich (who died in 1990), William Conway (1977) and John D'Alton (1963).
Born in Loughguile, County Antrim, on 1 October 1917, Cardinal Daly was archbishop of Armagh and primate of All Ireland in the early 1990s.Born in Loughguile, County Antrim, on 1 October 1917, Cardinal Daly was archbishop of Armagh and primate of All Ireland in the early 1990s.
He was made a cardinal in 1991. He retired in 1996 aged 79 and returned to his study of philosophy.He was made a cardinal in 1991. He retired in 1996 aged 79 and returned to his study of philosophy.
Coverage of Cardinal Daly's funeral will be streamed on the BBC News website and Radio Ulster Medium Wave will be broadcasting live in Armagh from 1155 GMT.