Former Pope Benedict XVI has died today aged 95, the Vatican has confirmed, with the Archbishop of Glasgow leading tributes.
A statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said: "With pain I inform that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be released as soon as possible."
The Archbishop of Glasgow, William Nolan, took to social media to pay his respects, saying: " The death of Pope Benedict will bring sorrow to Catholics around the world, but here in Scotland the memories of him are particularly fond.