Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Church, Fr Walter De Sa, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, remembering him as a remarkable spiritual leader and a tireless advocate for peace, unity, and compassion.
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.
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.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday called the death of former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash "unfortunate," and said that the investigation is underway.
"The number of people who came to attend his funeral shows how much the community valued him. He had been unwell for some time, and today, Jammu and Kashmir grieves a great loss. He was ill for a long time and passed away today. May his soul rest in peace," Abdullah told reporters.