Italy's government has declared five days of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis.

The mourning will last until Saturday, when the late pontiff's funeral will be held outside St Peter's Basilica.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with veteran Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman, who was a close personal friend of Pope Francis.

(Photo: AP)

Italy's government has declared five days of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis.
The mourning will last until Saturday, when the late pontiff's funeral will be held outside St Peter's Basilica.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with veteran Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman, who was a close personal friend of Pope Francis.
(Photo: AP)