Following the death of Pope Francis, some world leaders have been sending in their tributes.

Described by the BBC as 'a voice of contagious smile,' some of these leaders, including French President, Emmanuel Macron; and Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, have been sharing words about the late pontiff.

Macron, for instance, called him a "man of humility," while the Dutch PM described him as a "role model for Catholics and non-Catholics alike." His death comes a day after he appeared in St Peter's Square to wish "Happy Easter" to thousands of worshippers.

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis died at age 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.