7 days ago
An Post sends 4,000 Mass cards to the Vatican
An Post has sent almost 4,000 mass cards from Irish people expressing their sympathies at the death of Pope Francis to the Vatican.
The cards were sent free of charge.
Ireland's Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, described the initiative by An Post as "beautiful".
"They are more than a gesture of remembrance, they are a sign of attachment to a person who had a special place in many Irish hearts," he said.
"They carry with them your prayers for Pope Francis, but they carry too your love and appreciation of what he meant in your lives."
A spokesperson for An Post said the organisation has been in touch with its counterpart in the Vatican post office to let them know the package of cards will be arriving.
"So many customers were pleased to be able to express their sympathy and respect for the late Pope Francis and know that their cards will be delivered safely," the spokesperson said.
"We've even received cards from across the world to be included in the despatch from Ireland."
