St Peter's Square's been flooded with mourners, for a Vatican prayer service, following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, aged 88.

Just hours before he died, from a stroke and heart failure, he had blessed crowds who'd gathered for Easter Sunday.

World leaders are remembering his commitment to marginalised communities.

The Taoiseach's described the late Pope as a 'pure voice of love and mercy'.

Michael Martin says he believes Francis also dealt with church scandals in a way others had not...

To reflect on the life and death of Pope Francis, Alan Morrissey was joined by Colm Flynn, from Drumcliffe, Vatican Correspondent for for EWTN – the Global Catholic Television Network.

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