Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican says. The first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, he died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday
Mourners are gathering in St Peter’s Square, where there is a sense of shock and sadness. One BBC reporter saw people crying in the street on his way
World leaders are paying tribute, with King Charles saying he “profoundly touched the lives of so many”
Francis’s death comes a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers
He was recently discharged from hospital after five weeks of treatment for an infection. His death sets in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.
Original reporting by BBC News
