King Charles has said he and Queen Camilla have "heavy hearts" after Pope Francis's death, as they paid tribute to his "compassion" and "tireless commitment" to people of faith.

“Our hearts are heavy, but filled with hope and filled with gratitude for all that Pope Francis has given to the church and all that we have learned from him,” Misko said at a rosary and mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Austin.

The king said he was “deeply saddened” to hear of the pope's death, while JD Vance, the pontiff’s final international visitor, said he was “happy” to see the “obviously very ill” Francis on Easter Sunday.