Did you know the Pope once signed an agreement with Beijing to appoint Bishops in China?

On the Breakfast Wrap we dive into some of the stories you may not know about the Pope, as the world marks the death of the 266th Pontiff. 

Nine days of mourning have begun for Pope Francis after he died of a stroke and heart failure, according to the Vatican.

Just over the weekend, the pontiff wished worshippers a Happy Easter before being driven around the Vatican's St. Peter's Square in his pope-mobile. Catholic cardinals from around the world will now start to make their preparations to travel to the Vatican, and elect a new Pope.

Meanwhile, Pope Francis' death has landed right in the middle of the Australian election campaign - so how will it affect the remaining few weeks of the race?

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap