Pope Francis ashes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to a contribution shared by President Drougads Murmo, who paid tribute to his holiness on Saturday.
“Rashtrapati pays her homage to her holiness, Pope Francis named India. The world will always remember his service to society,” PM Modi said.
Pontiff died at the age of 88 21. April after Monday after stroke suffering. He was in the hospital for five weeks at the beginning of this year due to double pneumonia.
Pope Francis’ ‘Compassion, humility and spiritual courage’
In expressing PM Modi, he said: “The deeply painful passage of his holiness of Pope Francis. In this hour of sorrow and memories, my sincere condolences to the global Catholic community.
He added: “I remember my meeting with him and was very inspired by his determination of inclusive and versatile development.
About 200,000 people are likely to participate in the funeral of Pope Francis on the Square of St. Peter, when he is laid today to rest. US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, UN leaders and European Union leaders, is one of the participants, and AP reported.
The PA Media report reported that more than 150 delegations, including 54 heads of state and 12 ruling rulers, will participate in the funeral of Pontiff, confirmed the Vatican.
“About an hour before the start of the ceremony, the St. Peter Square is close to fulfilling its capacity of 40,000 people. It is estimated that 100,000 people are already present by Via della Conciliazione,” AFP quoted.
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