Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, because of his health.
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A woman carries a cross as people mark the death of Pope Francis in Rome. Pic: Reuters
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Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. Pic: Reuters
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The death was announced by the Vatican on Monday morning. Pic: Reuters
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Thousands gathered in St Peter's Square for a series of evening prayers. Pic: AP
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