A two-day state mourning will be observed on April 22 and April 23. One day state mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral, which will be intimated separately.
High Commissioner (Ambassador) of the Republic of Malta to India, Reuben Gauci condoled the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Monday and said he was the voice of reason, hope and love in the world.
Spiritual guru of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), Mahant Swami Maharaj, has sent a letter of condolences and prayers to the Catholic community following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88.
The Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly, condoled the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Monday and called him a "world leader."
"In this hour of grief, my condolences are with the global Catholic community. His Holiness Pope Francis will always be remembered for his compassion, humility, and noble spirit of service. I pray to the Almighty to grant the departed soul eternal peace and give strength to his grieving f
The pope died of a stroke followed by heart failure on Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. His death was also affected by other ailments, including a "previous episode of acute respiratory failure," arterial hypertension and type II diabetes, Vatican's press office
US President Donald Trump announced in a post on Monday that the American flag would be flown at half-staff across the public buildings, grounds, military posts and naval stations amongst other locations as a mark of respect in the memory of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis (88) passed away at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican on Monday morning. The Home Ministry stated: "Three-Day State Mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See."
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, who won hearts worldwide with his humility, deep compassion for the poor, and strong advocacy for climate action, passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
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.