Stunned And Sad, Faithful Gather At St Peter's To Remember Francis

The faithful gathered at St. Peter's to remember Pope Francis after his death (Credit: AFP)

A hush reigned over the normally boisterous St Peter's Square on Monday as the faithful and the curious alike gathered at the seat of Catholicism to mark the death of Pope Francis.

Catholic priests and nuns in groups of threes of fours bowed their heads to pray, twirling their rosaries under the midday sun just hours after the Vatican announced the 88-year-old pontiff's passing.