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King Charles and leaders from around the world have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday (21.04.25).

Francis, who died aged 88, was the first Jesuit pope, having entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1958.

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.

Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88. Born Jorge Bergoglio, Francis was the first Jesuit to lead the world's almost 1.4 billion Catholics and the first from the Americas.

While a precise date for the funeral has not yet been officially confirmed, sources within the Vatican suggest that the ceremony will likely take place later this week

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being hospitalised with double pneumonia.

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Scotland's First Minister has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 ...