His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.

Francis had battled several health issues in recent years.

Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal in 2001.

Pope Francis waves from the Popemobile on his way to attend the Via Crucis on Copacabana Beach during World Youth Day celebrations on July 26, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Pope Francis.Credit:Buda Mendes/Getty

He doesnt have it because hes full of himself; hes incredibly modest a real, humble man.

Its not an act; hes not an actor.

Hes interested in everybody he meets, and in true communication."

Pope Francis waves to the faithful as he delivers his ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing message from the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on December 25, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope Francis in 2015.Franco Origlia/Getty

Pope Francis meets with Whoopi Goldberg during an audience with artists from the world of humour at the Apostolic Palace on June 14, 2024 in Vatican City

Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini; Pope Francis

POPE FRANCIS - A MAN OF HIS WORD Director Wim Wenders (left) and Pope Francis (right)

Wim Wenders and Pope Francis in ‘Pope Francis: A Man of His Word’.Francesco Sforza/Focus Features