Tributes have been flooding in after Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday.
He was 88, and had recently suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia.
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, who is the acting Archbishop of Canterbury, said the Pope's ministry was "centred on Jesus who comes among us not to be served, but to serve".
"We saw that compellingly in Francis’s service of the poor, his love of neighbour especially the displaced, migrant, the asylum seeker, his deep compassion for the well-being of the earth and his desire to lead and build the church in new ways," he added.
"Francis showed us how to follow Jesus and encouraged us to go and do likewise."
The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, expressed deep sadness over the Pope's passing, saying that a voice for "the innate dignity of every human being, especially those who are poor or marginalised, is now silent".
He added: "Now we pray for the repose of his soul, that he may know, in full measure, the merciful and loving embrace of the Father, of the one God to whom he gave his life in unstinting service. May he now rest in peace and rise in glory."
Below are some more reactions to the Pope's death:
ARCHBISHOP EAMON MARTIN:
The Archbishop of Armagh, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dromore and Primate of All Ireland said he was "filled with both deep sadness and immense gratitude" at the Pope's passing, calling him "a faithful shepherd who has walked closely with his people and carried their joys and sorrows in his heart".
UK PRIME MINISTER SIR KEIR STARMER:
The Prime Minister said he was "deeply saddened" to hear the news of the Pope's death, adding that his "tireless efforts to promote a world that is fairer for all will leave a lasting legacy".
Sir Keir said that the Pope's leadership was "often courageous, yet always came from a place of deep humility".
HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES:
"My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis. Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry.
"His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others. His belief that care for Creation is an existential expression of faith in God resounded with so many across the world.
"Through his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many.
"The Queen and I remember with particular affection our meetings with His Holiness over the years and we were greatly moved to have been able to visit him earlier in the month.
"We send our most heart-felt condolences and profound sympathy to the Church he served with such resolve and to the countless people around the world who, inspired by his life, will be mourning the devastating loss of this faithful follower of Jesus Christ."
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE CEO GAVIN CALVER:
"Sad to hear of the passing of Pope Francis. He made a great contribution to the global church and has left a legacy in so many lives. Praying for all those grieving at this time."
BISHOP OF SALFORD JOHN ARNOLD:
"What sadness and sense of loss so many people must feel that the news that Pope Francis has died. He'd suffered numerous bouts of ill health during his time as Pope, but always managed to return to his ministry with renewed energy and determination, but this time at the age of 88 he's been overwhelmed, and the Lord has called him home.
"In our sadness, there is so much for which we must give thanks for the gifts, the teaching and the encouragement that Pope Francis brought to the church and our world."
US VICE-PRESIDENT JD VANCE:
"I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.
"I was happy to see him yesterday (Sunday), though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the.... homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful."
FORMER US PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA:
"Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people. In his humility and his gestures at once simple and profound – embracing the sick, ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners – he shook us out of our complacency and reminded us that we are all bound by moral obligations to God and one another.
"Today, Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world – Catholic and non-Catholic alike – who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example. May we continue to heed his call to “never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope.”
ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER GIORGIA MELONI:
Meloni mourned the departure of "a great man, a great shepherd".
"I had the privilege of enjoying his friendship, his advice, his teachings, which never ceased not even during times of trial and suffering," Meloni said in a statement.
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON:
"Throughout his pontificate Pope Francis had always sided with the most vulnerable and the most fragile, and that he did this with a lot of humility. In this time of war and brutality, he had a sense for the other, for the most fragile,"
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI:
"Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world.
"He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope. I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God’s embrace."
GERMANY'S CHANCELLOR-IN-WAITING FRIEDRICH MERZ:
Pope Francis would be remembered for tireless commitment to the society's weakest members.
"He was guided by humility and faith in God's mercy," Merz said in a post on X.
ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG:
"A man of deep faith and boundless compassion, he dedicated his life to uplifting the poor and calling for peace in a troubled world," Herzog said of Francis. "I truly hope that his prayers for peace in the Middle East and for the safe return of the hostages (in Gaza) will soon be answered," Herzog said on X.
CARDINAL PABLO VIRGILIO DAVID, PRESIDENT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES:
"Oh my God. I am so shocked by this."
"Let us please ring the bells of our churches and call our people to prayer for the eternal repose of the Holy Father Pope Francis who passed on just about ten minutes ago."
IRELAND'S PREMIER MICHAEL MARTIN:
"Pope Francis's legacy is his message of peace, reconciliation, and solidarity that lives in the hearts of those he inspired," Martin wrote on X.
"May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to guide us as we strive to build a world that reflects his vision of love and compassion for all."
ANNE BARRETT DOYLE, CO-DIRECTOR, BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY CLERGY SEX ABUSE TRACKING GROUP:
"Pope Francis was a beacon of hope to many of the world’s most desperate and marginalized people. But what we most needed from this pope was justice for the Church’s own wounded, the children and adults sexually abused by Catholic clergy. In this realm, where Francis had supreme power, he refused to make the necessary changes."
MAYOR OF LONDON SADIQ KHAN
"As the Mayor to a city of more than one million Catholics, I want to express my sadness, and the sadness of all Londoners, at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
"He was a man of courage and humility who demonstrated how cooperation between faiths was a force for good."
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN:
"Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis," Putin said in a message to Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell.
"Throughout the years of his pontificate, he actively promoted the development of dialogue between the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, as well as constructive cooperation between Russia and the Holy See."
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY
"He knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and foster unity. He prayed for peace in Ukraine and for Ukrainians. We grieve together with Catholics and all Christians who looked to Pope Francis for spiritual support."
NIGERIA’S PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU:
"I join the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions," he said.
"He was a steadfast advocate for the developing world, where he consistently spoke against economic injustice and ceaselessly prayed for peace and stability in troubled regions."