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• CALIFORNIA CATHOLICS REMEMBER | 6:00 p.m. ET

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, archbishop of Los Angeles, addressed Catholics on the death of the pontiff, recalling a visit to Los Angeles by Pope John Paul II in 1987, which included a Mass led by the pontiff in Dodger Stadium.

"The pope spoke directly to the wondrous ethnic diversity of Southern California in his homily at Dodger Stadium, and called us to a deeper unity and harmony among all peoples here," Mahony said.

"Some have already dubbed him "John Paul the Great." Of his innumerable achievements, many will remember his indefatigable energy in travel, his longevity, or the canonization of so many saints during his pontificate," he said. "Others will focus on his role in bringing down the Iron Curtain. Only the perspective of time, distance, and historical reflection will allow the greatness of this life and legacy to be measured."

• PUBLIC VIEWING | 5:45 p.m. ET

The pope's body was expected to be brought to St. Peter's Basilica, where it will lie in state, sometime late Monday, the Vatican said early Sunday.

The statement said the College of Cardinals would meet at 10 a.m. Monday in its first gathering before a secret election to be held later this month to choose a successor to John Paul.

The cardinals were expected to set a date for his funeral.

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