Mourners at Vatican reflect on Pope's legacy
Tributes have been pouring in globally for Pope Francis
The first prayer service for Pope Francis is getting underway in St Peter's Square, located outside St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
His body will be placed in a simple coffin at the Vatican, as crowds of worshippers gather for prayers.
OS presenter Mark Lowen will bring us the latest from Rome.
We hear global reactions and reflections on the legacy of Pope Francis.
We look at reactions in the US to the Pope's death with our Senior North America correspondent John Sudworth.
And we discuss the late pontiff's legacy for members of the LGBT community.
Presenter: Mark Lowen
(Photo: A faithful holds a sign reading 'goodbye Francesco, thank you holiness' on St. Peter's Square following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican City, 21 April 2025. Credit: ANGELO CARCONI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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