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.
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."
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.
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.
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..."
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.
Archbishop of Hyderabad, Cardinal Poola Anthony, on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, and describing him as a "shepherd to the universal Church and a prophetic voice of mercy, justice, and peace in the world".
World leaders have expressed deep sorrow and paid heartfelt tributes following the passing of Pope Francis, remembering him as a compassionate spiritual leader.