After his death, the Church in Africa has said Pope Francis has played a special role for Catholics on the continent.

Throughout his papal leadership, Pope Francis solidified recently established Vatican conventions by visiting 10 African countries, reinforcing engagements made by his predecessor

Many continue to mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away last week on Easter Monday at 88 years old. A passenger's mobile device was lodged in a seat and caused "an electrical smell," prompting an emergency landing to remove it.