If you've looked up at Mount Royal in the past few days, you may have noticed the iconic cross glowing purple instead of its usual white.
The reason? It’s a longstanding tradition observed following the death of a pope. The Mount Royal cross is illuminated in purple to signify the passing of Pope Francis.
Typically lit in white, the cross will remain purple until a new pope is elected by the Vatican.
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Monday at his residence within Vatican City in Rome, Italy.