Faithfuls queue for hours in Rome to pay last respect to Pope Francis

The pontiff died aged 88 on Easter Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, bringing to an end his 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and setting in motion centuries-old traditions and rituals. His death has plunged the world's 1.4billion Catholics into mourning and has been met with an outpouring of tributes from followers.