The first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, he died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday
Mourners gather in St Peter's Square, where there is a sense of shock and sadness.
World leaders are paying tribute,
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 worshipper
Francis's demise occurred one day subsequent to his appearance in St. Peter's Square, when he extended "Happy Easter" wishes to thousands of congregants.