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Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, was born in Schiavon, Italy, on 17 January 1955. At the age of 14 he entered the seminary of Vicenza and was ordained a priest on 27 April 1980. Particularly expert in matters concerning the Middle East, and more generally in those regarding the geo-political situation of the Asian continent, he has worked specifically to build up and reinforce relations between the Holy See and Vietnam. He also contributed to reopening dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, convinced of the need for a shared effort to “create the conditions for a true and just peace” in the Middle East.

Holy Mass as Conclave prepares to meet – who will succeed Pope Francis?

Daniel Kelly, who admits he struggled mentally during his brief spell with Derry City, this week completed a move to Shelbourne. (Photograph: George Sweeney)

"It was outside of football I was struggling."

Brian Maher has signed a new two year deal with Derry City.

Maher's a keeper as Dubliner vows to put things right

NO BAD BLOOD . . . Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins greets Shelbourne boss Damien Duff. Photograph: George Sweeney

Duff won't rise to the bait as he turns full focus on title tilt

Stephen Kenny pictured during his first game as St Pat's manager against Derry City. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Kenny returns to Brandywell with St Pat's in FAI Cup cracker

Tony O'Reilly, pictured in Belfast in 2007.

John Hume Jr. pays tribute to his father’s ‘close friend’ Tony O’Reilly

Ruaidhri Higgins has backed Daniel Kelly to hit form for Derry City. Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins backs Kelly to be 'major success'

Brandon Kavanagh is set to complete his move to St Patrick's Athletic.

Kavanagh set to leave Derry for Inchicore

Derry’s Cameron McJannet and Daniel Kelly of Dundalk. Photo: Ciaran Culligan

Derry City target Kelly departs Dundalk

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher saves brilliantly from Shane Farrell's penalty in a 0-0 draw against Shelbourne.

Maher hoping to stay out of the headlines during title run-in

Former Derry City winger Ryan Graydon celebrates his winning goal against Shelbourne at Tolka Park this year.

Graydon's Derry City memories will 'last a lifetime'

Derry City winger Ryan Graydon, in action against Sligo Rovers, is set for a move to Fleetwood Town.

Graydon set for Brandywell exit as Fleetwood Town swoop

Derry native James McClean celebrates scoring for the Republic of Ireland.

Daniel Lafferty pleased for good friend James McClean

Derry City players approach referee Rob Hennessy after the final whistle. DER2321GS -

Penalty hero Maher's delight at ninth clean sheet

Derry City midfielder Brandon Kavanagh celebrates his stunning strike against Dundalk on Monday night. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Brandon showed class and professionalism: Higgins

Derry keeper Brian Maher celebrates the win in Drogheda. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Maher masterclass made on the training ground
BRIAN Maher's stunning match-winning save against Drogheda was no fluke but rather a reaction mastered during his midweek training ground drills at Brandywell.
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Derry City winger Ryan Graydon celebrates his winning goal against Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Graydon likened to a young James McClean

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher wants more clean-sheets this season.

Derry City's Brian Maher expecting tough test at UCD

The Derry City team that played in the first half of the friendly game against Finn Harps. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 38

Five things we've learned from Derry City's big win over Harps

Derry City's Mark Timlin fires a shot at goal before Shakhtyor Soligorsk's Illia Galiuza could challenge during their Europa League encounter. Picture by Lorcan Doherty/Presseye.com

Ex-Derry City man calls time on his playing career

Brian Maher and his Derry City team mates with the team at Stax ahead of this weekend's FAI Cup final.

Derry City's Holy Goalie Brian Maher

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny believes an FAI Cup triumph for Derry City could be significant in their bid to close the gap on Shamrock Rovers.

FAI Cup win can help bridge the gap on Rovers

Derry City manager Pat Fenlon makes his way onto the pitch at the Brandywell for their Setanta Cup game against Linfield in 2007.

"In Ruaidhrí they've got a very astute, young manager," insists Pat Fenlon

Brandon Kavanagh heads home Derry City’s second goal against Treaty United. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2242GS – 002

City hungry for title challenge

Derry City winger Michael Duffy opened the scoring against Finn Harps in the first half. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Brian Maher has sights set on breaking clean sheet record

Derry City’s Brandon Kavanagh jumps for joy after his goal against Shamrock Rovers, on Sunday.

Derry City's Brandon Kavanagh only focused on St Patrick's Athletic encounter

Keith Long who parted company with Bohemians after an eight year tenure.

Higgins surprised at Bohemians decision to sack Keith Long
RUAIDHRI Higgins admitted his surprise at Bohemians’ decision to sack long standing manager Keith Long and felt the Dubliner’s achievements with the Dalymount Park club would’ve ‘given him credit in the bank’.
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Derry City keeper 's Brian Maher produced a stunning save against UCD when Derry were under the cosh in the first half of Friday's match.

Derry City keeper Brian Maher hails clean sheets

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins unveils new signing from Longford Town, Ryan Graydon. Photograph by Kevin Morrison.

Ryan Graydon can fulfil huge potential at Derry City

Derry City’s Liam Coyle, Declan Boyle, Declan Devine, Paul Curran, Peter Hutton and John Pio O’Doherty (fan) celebrate the 1997 title triumph.

Goalkeeper Tony O'Dowd feels Derry City is a fantastic club

Patrick McEleney will be hoping to get into the starting line-up for tomorrow night's game against Shelbourne. Picture by Kevin Morrison/Event Images & Video

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins wary of Shelbourne

Brandon Kavanagh pictured beside portraits of club legends Ryan McBride and Mark Farren inside the Brandywell Stadium when signing this week

Brandon Kavanagh believes 'there's no better place' for him than Derry City

Brandon Kavanagh is excited to join Derry City on a three year deal.

Derry City can unlock Brandon Kavanagh's potential

Gavin James.

Gavin James announced for Millennium Forum date

Fitzroy's restaurant in Bridge Street, Derry, suffered extensive fire damage on Monday morning. The fire is believed to have started in a store room. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2147GS – 025

Tourist staying above Fitzroy’s ‘thankful to be alive’ after fire

Dundalk manager Vinny Perth is hoping to meet his 51 points target with victory over Derry City in the final match of the season tonight at Oriel Park.

Vinny Perth says he's proud of how Dundalk has dealt with adversity

Ireland winger James McClean has hit out at the 'cut-throat' Irish media and defended manager Stephen Kenny.

James McClean hits out at 'cut-throat' Irish media

Longford Town manager Daire Doyle and Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins pictured on the touchline during Friday's Premier Division clash at Brandywell. Picture by Kevin Moore.

Daire Doyle tips his ex Coventry City pal Ruaidhri Higgins for the top

Stephen Kenny and Declan Devine pictured after Derry City's famous UEFA Cup victory over Gothenborg in 2006.

Stephen Kenny expects Declan Devine to bounce back from Derry City exit

Ireland boss, Stephen Kenny is an ambassador for the Ryan McBride Foundation set up in honour of the former Derry City skipper who passed away suddenly in March 2017.

Stephen Kenny to talk to Derry youngsters on special 'Mind Yer Head' video call

The late Diego Maradona in action against England in the 1986 World Cup Finals.

'Playing against Diego Maradona was an honour - he's a superstar of superstars'

Derry City's Ciaran Coll (left) and Ciaron Harkin celebrate with midfielder Conor Clifford (middle) after his Panenka-style penalty finish.

Derry City's Conor Clifford banishes the blues

Conor Clifford is recovering from a broken nose and concussion sustained in the club's Europa League match on Tuesday.

Conor Clifford sustained broken nose and concussion in Europa League tie

James Keddy during his days at Derry City.

MY BEST 11 I PLAYED WITH: James Keddy

Stephen Kenny and the late Mark Farren embrace.

'I've been thinking about Mark Farren and Ryan McBride': says Ireland boss Steph...

Derry City manager, Declan Devine and Ireland senior boss, Stephen Kenny.

'Stephen Kenny will build an Ireland team the country will be proud of': Declan ...

Ireland manager, Stephen Kenny left a lasting impact on Derry City.

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's lasting legacy with Derry City

Newly appointed Ireland senior manager, Stephen Kenny

Derry City 'proud' of Stephen Kenny's elevation to Ireland senior manager

Former St Patrick's Athletic midfielder, Conor Clifford has joined Derry City.

Derry City snap up former Chelsea youth star Conor Clifford

UCD striker, Conor Davis in action against Shamrock Rovers.

Former Reading striker would be 'great addition' to Derry City squad: Declan Dev...

Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Stephen Kenny pictured with Orla Ward, ONeills (sponsors), at the Brandywell on Sunday when he managed Derry City FC in the Ryan McBride Soccer Sixes.

Comment: Stephen Kenny makes poignant return to Brandywell to honour Ryan McBrid...

St Patricks Athletic's Simon Madden tussles with Derry City's Greg Sloggett, during their encounter at Richmond Park.

'Derry at home is always a tough place to go' - Simon Madden

The Saoradh chairman Brian Kenna during the stop-and-search in Dungiven.

Saoradh chair Brian Kenna stopped after Derry meeting

Derry City winger, Adrian Delap has been in fine form this season.

Derry City winger Adrian Delap hoping club form will lead to Ireland call

Eoghan Stokes celebrates his debut goal against UCD with Ciaron Harkin

Eoghan Stokes it up ahead of Derry City's trip to Bohemians