Pope Francis died on Monday morning at the age of 88, The Vatican ‘Camerlengo’ Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, announced this morning.
World leaders including Ursula von der Leyen, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have paid tribute to the former pontiff. Countries have declared periods of mourning for the Argentinian pontiff, as the Vatican prepares for a conclave, the ancient method through which the Church cardinals will select Francis’ successor.
The Vatican has announced that the pope’s body will be moved to St Peter’s basilica on Wednesday.
