Cardinals were due to meet in Rome on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis's funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Francis, 88,died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said, ending an often turbulent reign in which he often clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the tributes and reactions.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, Reuters)
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