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Business Upturn
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vatican City for Pope Francis' State Funeral on April 25–26
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on April 24, 2025, 23:22 IST President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will travel to Vatican City on April 25–26, 2025, to attend the State Funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of India. During the visit, President Murmu will lay a wreath at the Basilica of Saint Peter on April 25 as a mark of homage. On April 26, she will attend the funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Square, joining world leaders and dignitaries in paying their final respects to the late pontiff. India joins global mourning for Pope Francis Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, triggering an outpouring of grief worldwide. Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi offered heartfelt condolences, recalling Pope Francis's enduring affection for India and his legacy of compassion and spiritual leadership. On April 22, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited the Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Holy See) in New Delhi to sign the condolence book. India has also declared three days of State Mourning in memory of the late Pope. A spiritual legacy remembered Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, will be remembered globally as a symbol of humility, compassion, and courage, who worked tirelessly to bridge divides, champion the marginalized, and uphold moral clarity in times of turmoil. His connection with India was widely recognized through interfaith dialogues, peace-building initiatives, and his inclusive vision for humanity. President Murmu's participation at the Vatican stands as a testament to India's deep respect for the spiritual legacy of Pope Francis and its solidarity with the Catholic community worldwide. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea : Message of Condolences
President Isaias Afwerki has sent a message of heartfelt condolences to the Vatican, on behalf of the people and Government of the State of Eritrea and on his own behalf, on the sad news of the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. In his message to His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of the State of the Holy See, President Isaias Afwerki paid tribute to Pope Francis 'whose distinguished life was dedicated to the service of humanity and especially to advance the cause of social justice for marginalized segments of our global society'. President Isaias further expressed his condolences, on this sad occasion, to His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and through him, to all the Cardinals, the clergy and all faithful members of the Roman Catholic Church around the world. Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21 at the age of 88. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
