Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster.

Thousands of miles from the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis is being mourned by millions of Catholics on the African continent. Francis, who was renowned for his liberal embrace of all groups of people and his vocal support for poor and marginalised communities,

Catholic communities across the South West are remembering Pope Francis on the day of his funeral. Pope Francis died at 07:35 local time on Monday after a final public appearance for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.