President Murmu Leads Indian Delegation to Vatican for Pope Francis’ State Funeral
Vatican City, 28th April, 2025 – The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu the Vatican to attend the State Funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India. The President was accompanied by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian and Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Shri Joshua De Souza.
The President landed in Rome on the 25th and attended the state funeral that was held on the 26th. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Shri Randhir Jaiswal said, “President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to His Holiness Pope Francis at the Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. President Murmu was accompanied by Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju and MoS Shri George Kurian to pay respects.”
His Highness Pope Francis passed away on 21 April 2025. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had expressed condolences at the demise of Pope Francis and noted that his affection for the people of India will always be cherished.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh had visited the Apostolic Nunciature or the Embassy of the Holy See in New Delhi on 22 April 2025 to sign the condolence book. India has declared three days of State Mourning on the passing of Pope Francis.
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