The pontiff passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21, after suffering a stroke. President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday.
1/6Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21, after suffering from stroke. Earlier this year, he had been hospitalised for several weeks due to a severe case of double pneumonia. (X)
2/6Pope Francis's funeral date was set for Saturday, April 26, by cardinals during a “general congregation,” the first in a series of official meetings. (X)
3/6The funeral ceremony of the Argentine pontiff has been graced by several prominent dignitaries, including President Droupadi Murmu. (X)
4/6President Droupadi Murmu stands beside the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of India, Kiran Rijiju, during Pope Francis's funeral. (X)
5/6President Droupadi Murmu pays homage to His Holiness Pope Francis during his funeral mass at Vatican City. (X)
6/6The pontiff's coffin gets sealed for the last rituals of his funeral to take place at Vatican City. (X)
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