People have been left stunned after pictures were released showing Pope Francis's bedroom.
The late pontiff died on Easter Monday, just hours after he made his last public appearance, addressing thousands of worshippers who'd flocked to the Vatican.
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at 7.35AM on April 21 after suffering a stroke, which led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.
Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the news in a statement, telling the world: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
"At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father."
Following his death, Francis's formal papal apartment at the Apostolic Palace was also sealed using wax and a red ribbon, declaring “sede vacante” — Latin for “the seat is vacant,” marking the period between popes.
Officials were seen threading the ribbon through the ornate door handles before sealing it with liquid wax embossed with Francis’ papal seal.
Watch the moment below:According to Sky, this ceremonial act is reportedly designed to “prevent looting,” though it’s largely symbolic given that Francis - born Jorge Mario Bergoglio -famously opted not to live in the lavish palace, choosing instead a simple suite at the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse.
Francis had chosen simplicity throughout his papacy, since being elected in 2013, and chose to live in a two-room space instead of the 12-room top-floor apartment traditionally used by popes, and would share meals in the communal dining area, and only used the papal library for official meetings.
People have been left stunned after seeing the simple quarters Pope Francis chose to live in after opting out of his $32,000 monthly papal salary, which would have seen him earn millions throughout his tenure.
As a Jesuit, Pope Francis had sworn an oath of poverty, chastity and obedience to Christ, and was the first ever Jesuit pope in history.
Photographs of his bedroom at the Domus Sanctae Marthae have recently resurfaced following Francis's funeral on Saturday, and show how bare his room was, with a single wooden bed and very few furnishings.
The residence, which is usually where cardinals stay during conclave, bore little bar a few crosses on the walls, but did have a minibar in the sitting room.
People took to the comments to share their thoughts on the Pope's living quarters, writing: "For me personally, that's how a pope should live. God chose him to lead the church and he chose to live the humble way."
Another added: "He’s setting example for every one. Walk the walk. He’s awesome."
Explaining why he chose to live there instead of the palace, the pope once said, per Elle Decor: "The residence in the Apostolic Palace is tastefully decorated and large, but not luxurious. It is big and spacious, but the entrance is really tight.
"People can come only in dribs and drabs, and I cannot live without people. I need to live my life with others."