Some came on their way to work and several wiped away tears as they prayed for the late pope, who died at age 88.

Dolan gave a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis following the reading of the Gospel at Easter Monday's morning Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan, referencing the Easter story of when women discovered the empty tomb of Jesus.

The public is invited to attend the memorial service for Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 years old on April 21.