St Eugene’s Cathedral parishioners pray for Pope Francis who died early on Monday morning aged 88. Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia. He was first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be elected pontiff. Photo: George SweeneySt Eugene’s Cathedral parishioners pray for Pope Francis who died early on Monday morning aged 88. Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia. He was first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be elected pontiff. Photo: George Sweeney
St Eugene’s Cathedral parishioners pray for Pope Francis who died early on Monday morning aged 88. Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia. He was first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be elected pontiff. Photo: George Sweeney

IN PICTURES: Derry parishioners gather at St Eugene's Cathedral after death of Pope Francis

Parishioners in Derry gathered at St Eugene’s Cathedral in the city in the hours after Pope Francis’ death on Easter Monday.

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of treatment for an infection that led to double pneumonia.

He was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to be elected pontiff.

Photo: George Sweeney

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