Police came to close the piazza at 11 p.m. local time (5 p.m. ET), but there were still people walking around, some taking photos ... wish to entrust him to the merciful father in communion ...

to the merciful embrace of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. His Holiness served as the Lord’s vicar on earth; may he now enjoy contemplating his beloved Savior in heaven. I remember when Jorge Mario ...

He obviously was suffering and was very weak yesterday. "There will never be the likes of him again, such a wonderful, merciful, very understanding pope and we pray for him. He died at a lovely ...

He obviously was suffering and was very weak yesterday. "There will never be the likes of him again, such a wonderful, merciful, very understanding pope and we pray for him. He died at a lovely time ...

IN PICTURES: Pope Francis' life He said the ... "There will never be the likes of him again, such a wonderful, merciful, very understanding pope and we pray for him. He died at a lovely time ...

@franciscus #RIP #DEP." Revered Richard Coles, the Church of England priest, paid his own tribute, writing: "Into your hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant Jorge, a sheep of your own ...

The British reverend tweeted: 'Into your hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant Jorge, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. ' ...

The British reverend tweeted: 'Into your hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant Jorge, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. ' ...

And, merciful savior, send your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.