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Alex Mitchell, Allanah Sciberras, Melissa Meehan and Luke Costin

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Archbishop Peter Andrew Comensoli (left) says Pope Francis took a personable approach to his role. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Pope Francis is being remembered by the nation's top Catholics for his love of people and Australian-like informality as millions of believers mourn his passing.

The 88-year-old's death on Monday after a serious health battle was marked by tolling church bells and preparations for scores of memorial masses for the leader ahead of his funeral on Saturday.

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