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President Murmu to attend State Funeral of Pope Francis in The Vatican

New Delhi, Apr 24 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Vatican City on April 25–26 to attend the State Funeral of Pope Francis and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India.
On April 25, President Murmu will pay homage to Pope Francis by laying a wreath at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City.
On April 26, President Murmu will attend the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City, which will be attended by dignitaries from around the world, a statement said.
“Pope Francis passed away on April 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed condolences at the demise of Pope Francis and noted that his affection for the people of India will always be cherished.
“Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh had visited the Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Holy See) in New Delhi on April 22 to sign the condolence book. India has declared three days of State Mourning on the passing of Pope Francis.
“His Holiness Pope Francis will be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world,” it said.
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