The death of Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) has prompted mourning across several countries, Report informs via foreign media outlets.
Official bodies of the European Union (EU) in Brussels have lowered their flags to half-mast in tribute.
In Argentina, the Pope's homeland, a week of mourning has been declared. Brazil has also announced a week-long mourning period, while Spain will observe three days of mourning.
As a mark of respect, the lights of the Eiffel Tower in Paris will be turned off today to honor the memory of Pope Francis.
World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have expressed their condolences over the passing of the pontiff.
