"The people of North Texas loved Bishop Farrell," said Sister Gloria Cain, ex-superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools.

Catholics across Prince Edward Island are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away early Monday morning at the age of 88.

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral Saturday, expected to be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

A no-frills Pope who was determined to make the Church more inclusive - here are some of the most striking images from the 88-year-old’s life and papacy. Francis was already in his seventies when he became Pope in 2013 - replacing the retiring Benedict XVI.