Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to his predecessor, Francis, on the anniversary of his death. He praised him for his influence on the 1.4 billion-member Church and expressed hope that he is already enjoying the mercy of the Lord. Francis, known for his simple style, was the first pope in over 100 years to be buried outside the Vatican and chose Rome's Basilica of Saint. The pope's tomb is marked with a simple inscription of his name: "Franciscus".