Pope Francis updates: Pope Francis' coffin has been closed

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, spoke on Monday about Pope Francis' stewardship and how his death after Easter was "providential."

"Praise almighty god, for the gift that he was, to the church, the world, to us," Dolan said during a morning mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan.

Dolan noted that in the pope's final months he could barely move, but that was when he became the most eloquent by continuing to spread the word of the gospel and "allowing us to watch him die."

The cardinal also released a full statement, saying, "I join with people all over the world, not only Catholics, but people of all faiths or none at all, in mourning the passing of our beloved Pope Francis this morning. How appropriate that his last public appearance was on Easter Sunday as we celebrated the joy of the resurrection of Jesus whom Pope Francis loved so deeply and so well, and right after our Jewish brothers and sisters, for whom Pope Francis had such great love, concluded their celebration of Passover.

"I was honored to participate in the conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013, and to have welcomed him here to New York in 2015. He touched us all with his simplicity, with his heart of a humble servant. Trusting in the tender and infinite mercy of Jesus, we pray that he is, even now, enjoying his eternal reward in heaven.

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

"May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace."

-ABC News' Trevor Ault and Ahmad Hemingway

The White House on Monday issued a short statement, saying, “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis,” alongside photos of the pontiff meeting President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Trump met with Francis and the Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on May 24, 2017, in Vatican City, according to the U.S. State Department.

Vance had a brief audience with the pope at the Vatican on Sunday, moments before Francis’ public appearance on the balcony on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis will be remembered as "a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage," India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday, as tributes for the pontiff continued.

"From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden," Modi's statement read in part.

He added, "For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope. I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God's embrace."

The president of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto, said the pontiff had "exemplified servant leadership through his humility."

He added, "We join the Catholic Church and the global Christian community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. This is a big loss to the Catholic faithful and the Christian world. Pope Francis will be remembered for a life dedicated to serving the Lord, the Church, and humanity."

Prime Minster Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom echoed those thoughts, praising Francis' "tireless efforts to promote a world that is fairer for all will leave a lasting legacy."

"Deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis," Starmer said in a statement released by his office. "His tireless efforts to promote a world that is fairer for all will leave a lasting legacy. On behalf of the people of the United Kingdom, I share my sincerest condolences to the whole Catholic Church."

And in Germany, the current and incoming chancellors released statements.

Olaf Scholz, the current leader, said: "With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church and the world lose an advocate for the weak, a reconciling and a warm-hearted person. I greatly appreciated his clear view of the challenges we face. My sympathies go out to the religious community worldwide."

And Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, said Francis will be remembered for "his tireless dedication to the weakest in society."

"The death of Pope Francis fills me with great sadness. Francis will be remembered for his tireless dedication to the weakest in society, for justice and reconciliation," Merz continued. "Humility and faith in God's mercy guided him. In doing so, the first Latin American on the Holy See touched people worldwide and across denominational boundaries. My thoughts are with the faithful around the world in these hours, who have lost their Holy Father. May he rest in peace."

-ABC News' Somayeh Malekian, Zoe Magee and Dragana Jovanovic

Britain's King Charles and his wife, Camilla, were "deeply saddened" to learn of the pope's death, the monarch said in a statement on Monday, weeks after the pair met with Francis on a state visit to Italy.

"His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others," Charles' Monday statement said in part.

He added, "His belief that care for Creation is an existential expression of faith in God resounded with so many across the world. Through his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many."

-ABC News' Zoe Magee