'A sad day for Catholics around the world'

Members of the public in west Belfast and Londonderry have expressed "sadness" after the death of Pope Francis on Monday morning.

At an Easter Mass held at Clonard Monastery only 30 minutes after the news was announced, many arrived not knowing of the Pope's death.

Many parishioners spoke about seeing the Pope on TV only 24 hours previously on Easter Sunday.

Mass-goers said the fact Pope Francis came to Ireland, in August 2018, meant he had a special place in the heart of Irish people.