The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a stroke as Catholics across the globe expressed their grief at his passing. He was eighty-eight. Despite a serious illness over the past year, his death still came as a shock on Monday, after he had greeted cheering crowds on Easter Sunday. The first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. Still, world leaders were united in their praise of Francis and his legacy. Jamie Clarke has this report:

Here in Hong Kong, many restaurants and bars saw a drop in business over the Easter weekend as people sought to get away for the holiday. The Immigration Department says around 1.6 million SAR residents left the city in the first three days of Easter. Natasha Ho has the story:

Simon Wong, the president of the Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades told Janice Lo that middle and high-end eateries suffered the most, as many of their usual customers left the SAR for the break. But Wong was hopeful business will rebound during the Labour Day Golden Week next month:

The Transport Department has reminded parents and guardians to carefully choose suitable car seats or seat belts for their children before a new regulation takes effect. From November, passengers below the age of eight must use a child restraining device in private cars, unless they're taller than 1.35 metres. The new rule comes after official data suggested half of the traffic accident casualties in this age group involved private cars. Transport Department chief engineer Eddy Wu spoke to Vanessa Cheng.

The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says that over HK$50 billion of funds have been transferred under an arrangement which allows people to move part of their retirement savings between providers. The authority is now seeking to expand that arrangement to give workers full control over where their MPF savings should be kept. Here's Natasha Ho:

The Polytechnic University says it is developing long-term treatment plans for people with spinal cord injuries, starting with a newly-established facility specialising in cell therapy research. Researchers at the Advanced Therapy Product Laboratory are now in the process of obtaining a licence from authorities to kick start clinical trials. Professor Larry Chow, head of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, explained to Kimmy Lau their plans going forward:

What do rice dumplings, salmon pasta and chicken tikka have in common? These were all delicacies on offer in the city's first halal food festival held in Tsim Sha Tsui over the weekend. Both the organisers and participants agreed the event helped foster an exchange of cultures. Charlie Chun was there to talk to some of them:

US stocks suffered more steep losses, as Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Those attacks have prompted investors to worry about the central bank's independence, even as they grapple with the effects of Washington's ongoing, erratic trade war. Jamie Clarke has more:

RTHK's Washington correspondent Barry Wood told Carol Musgrave that Trump's attacks on Jerome Powell might serve as a distraction from the growing damage of his administration's tariff policy.

California is in a legal showdown with US President Donald Trump as it seeks to block his sweeping tariffs, accusing him of abusing his powers and inflicting financial harm on the state and nation. Trump imposed 10 percent tariffs on goods from all countries, most of which he later paused for 90 days. He also imposed a 145 percent tariff on China, with exceptions for certain electronics. According to a lawsuit, California, the world's fifth largest economy and largest importer of goods among US states, "bears an inordinate share of the costs". RTHK's San Francisco correspondent Mark Niu reports:

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years. He's also said he's open to more ceasefires between the warring nations, after a one-day Easter truce. Fighting resumed in Ukraine after Putin's surprise temporary ceasefire announced on Saturday. Both sides have accused each other of violating that truce - which, as Jamie Clarke reports, Kyiv had largely dismissed as a stunt:

Wakesurfing has become increasingly popular in the SAR, and for the first time, a Hongkonger has been selected as female wakesurf rider of the year by an international body backed by the International Olympic Committee. So, how does she get to be so successful, and what attracts her and other enthusiasts to the water sport? Janice Lo dips into the world of wakesurfing.

Renowned American youtuber, IShowSpeed, embarked on a journey across China, which saw the influencer bring his brand of chaos and eccentric style to the masses. He visited a Shaolin temple to learn kung-fu, and live-streamed himself driving a BYD car, all the while engaging with local celebrities and influencers. The YouTube megastar also stopped in Hong Kong, where he met pandas and had a pineapple bun. His trip was hailed by officials as a fine example of cultural exchange between Chinese and Americans. In this week's China Perspectives Podcast, Brian Yeung, co-founder of Brandstorm Communications, told Azam Khan about the ever-changing influencer landscape, and the soft power it commands: