Public mourning for Pope Francis begins at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul

Public mourning for the deceased Pope Francis has begun in the cathedral of the country's capital.

The Archdiocese of Seoul announced that starting at 3 PM today, the public can pay their respects at Myeongdong Cathedral.

A memorial space has been set up in the cathedral's underground chapel.

Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung and Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick visited the place of worship to pay their respects and so did many South Korean Catholics and non-believers alike.