President Murmu Participates in Pope Francis' Funeral in Vatican City

Synopsis

President Droupadi Murmu represented India at the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City. The event saw attendance from numerous foreign delegations, including heads of state. Prime Minister Modi also expressed his condolences, emphasizing the Pope's lasting impact.

Key Takeaways

President Murmu attended the State funeral of Pope Francis.
Over 130 foreign delegations confirmed attendance.
Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and highlighted the Pope's legacy.
Pope Francis passed away on April 21, at the age of 88.
Indian officials were part of the official delegation.

Vatican, April 26 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu was present at the mass funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis in Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City, on Saturday.

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, and Deputy Speaker of the Goa Assembly, Joshua De Souza, were part of the official Indian delegation attending the funeral ceremony.

The day before, President Murmu paid her respects to the late pontiff. On her X handle, she posted, “President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to His Holiness Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City.”

Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.

President Murmu represented India during the State funeral and conveyed condolences on behalf of the government and the Indian populace, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

On Thursday, the Vatican announced that at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis' funeral, which included 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs.

Following the death of Pope Francis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, highlighting the Pope's affection for the people of India that will be remembered forever.

“I am deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility, and spiritual courage by millions across the globe. From an early age, he dedicated himself to realizing the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden, igniting a spirit of hope for those who suffered,” PM Modi stated in a post on X.

“I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-around development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God's embrace,” the Prime Minister added.