‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Archbishop Leo Cushley said he was ‘deeply saddened’ by the death of Pope Francis. (Scottish Catholic Church/PA) -

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday.

First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the Pope’s death, while the Most Reverend Leo Cushley, the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, said he was “deeply saddened”.