Pope Francis Funeral News - Latest Updates & Headlines
President Murmu attends Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City
Vatican City, April 26: President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday, joining other world leaders in paying tribute to the late pontiff.
Vatican concludes Pope Francis' lying in state with sealing of coffin
Vatican City, April 26: The Vatican formally ended the lying in state of Pope Francis on Friday evening, sealing his coffin during a private religious ceremony inside St. Peter's Basilica after three days of public mourning attended by around 250,000 visitors, CNN reported.
President Murmu arrives in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral
Rome, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Rome on Friday to attend the funeral mass of Pope Francis.
World leaders head to Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Rome, April 25: The funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday brings about an unexpected opportunity for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts at bringing Rome to the centre of global diplomacy.
Union Minister Rijiju departs for Vatican City to attend State Funeral of Pope Francis
New Delhi, April 25: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju departed for Vatican City with President Droupadi Murmu to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.
Minister S.M. Nasar, MLA Inigo Irudayaraj to represent Tamil Nadu at Pope Francis' funeral
Chennai, April 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has deputed Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Minister, S.M. Nasar, and MLA Inigo S. Irudayaraj to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, slated to be held on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome
Washington DC, April 22: United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.