Following the death of Martin McGuinness at the age go 66, Archbishop Eamon Martin has said the Irish Republican Army commander who led the organisation towards reconciliation with Britain was "a man of prayer" who knew that "peace was worth striving for".
In a statement released on the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference website, the Primate of All Ireland said: "Like many people I was shocked before Christmas to hear about the serious illness of Martin McGuinness, and, despite our hopes and prayers for his recovery, today I am saddened to learn that he has died. My first thoughts are with his dear wife Bernie, his children, grandchildren, brothers and sister, and all his many friends and loved ones."
