President Droupadi Murmu led the Indian delegation to the Vatican to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The President was accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State George Kurian, and Goa Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Joshua De Souza.
The Indian delegation arrived in Rome on April 25 and attended the funeral ceremony held at Saint Peter’s Basilica on April 26. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the President’s attendance through social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously expressed condolences, noting the Pope’s “affection for the people of India.” Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh signed the condolence book at the Holy See’s Embassy in New Delhi on April 22. India has declared three days of state mourning to honor the late Pope Francis.
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