Pope's death feels almost like a personal loss says Archbishop Makgoba

CAPE TOWN - As tributes pour in for Pope Francis, Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has said that the Pope's death feels almost like a personal loss.

According to the Vatican, the pontiff died at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

He was 88 years old.

READ: Pope Francis has died: Vatican

Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba has described Pope Francis as a leader who gave clear guidance in a complex and polarised political world.

The archbishop said the was an incredible, prophetic pastor whose vision was a 'church of the poor for the poor.'

He says the poor of the world will miss Pope Francis the most, as he was a champion and custodian of their hopes and dreams.

Archbishop Makgoba adds that the greater Christian family will also miss the Holy Father, as a great human being and a great church leader.

Makgoba said he'll always remember the many special moments the Pope spent with them as bishops of the Anglican church.