In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies | News

Vatican City – Thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square on Monday to pay their respects to Pope Francis after his death that morning.

A multitude of languages could be heard as people, many carrying flowers, spoke to each other in hushed tones.

As the sun set, a prayer was held for the late Argentinian pontiff, who died at the age of 88 following a stroke and heart failure.

His death came at a symbolic time, not just because it was Easter Monday, a day marking resurrection and new life,…