US President Donald Trump offered condolences on the passing away of Pope Francis. In a post on Truth Social, the US President said, "Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!"
US Vice President JD Vance, who was the last foreign leader to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sunday, expressed his condolences on the Pope's passing, saying "my heart goes out..."
Former Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis, whom he recalled as a person continuously engaged in promoting peace, compassion, and for the poor.
Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta after prolonged illness.
Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and multiple others also condoled the demise of the Pope.
"I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God's embrace," the Prime Minister said.
The incident occurred in the congested Mustafabad locality during the early hours of Saturday when a multi-storey building collapsed, trapping several people beneath the rubble.
Earlier today, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed condolences after four people lost their lives in a building collapse incident at Mustafabad.
Aam Admi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday condoled the loss of lives after four people were killed when a multi-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Mustafabad area on Saturday morning.
Karnataka's former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai mourned the loss of Kannada actor Bank Janardhan, who passed away on Monday due to an age-related illness.