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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.
Pope Francis' funeral today; world leaders arrive in Vatican to pay last respects
Vatican City, April 26: In an outpouring of global respect and sorrow, world leaders, royalty, and religious dignitaries gathered on Saturday in St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 following a stroke.
President Droupadi Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis
New Delhi, April 25: 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.
Vatican City: President Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis
Vatican City, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Pope Francis at the Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Friday along with senior Indian ministers, Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
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.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vatican City for Pope Francis's funeral
New Delhi, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu will travel to Vatican City for a two-day visit on April 25-26 to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Thursday.
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.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital today: Report
Vatican City, March 23: Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, said Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff, media reported.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: Report
Vatican City, March 23: Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff, announced, CNN reported.
Pope Francis extends wishes to Donald Trump, expresses hope Americans under his leadership will strive to build more just society
Vatican City, January 20: Pope Francis on Monday offered wishes to US President-elect Donald Trump in a message sent ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington, DC. He expressed hope that US under Trump's leadership will prosper and always strive to "build a more just society, where there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion."