Prez attends funeral mass of Pope Francis
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday attended the funeral mass of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday attended the funeral mass of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
The Prime Minister said this in response to a post by President's Secretariat post on X informing that President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to His Holiness Pope Francis at Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City.
President Droupadi Murmu, who was in the Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis, on Friday, paid homage to the late pontiff.
President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, departed for the Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis along with the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju.
The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the Catholic Church. As the faithful around the world mourn his passing, attention now turns to the next phase: the election of a new pope.
Mr Modi also recalled his meetings with the Pope and noted that he was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-around development.
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died Monday morning, the Vatican said in a statement. He was 88.
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 to undergo treatment for double pneumonia, had a tranquil night and is now resting, the Vatican press office announced on Wednesday.
Pope Francis seeks enhanced women's roles and research on female deacons, marking progress toward greater inclusivity.
He also voiced "deep concern" over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinians. Recent violence in the Middle East "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians," Francis said.
