President Droupadi Murmu represents India at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on 26 April 2025, representing India.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on 26 April 2025. The official Indian delegation also included Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian, and Joshua De Souza, Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. The Ministry of External Affairs had announced on 24 April that the President would visit Vatican City on 25â26 April to attend the state funeral and offer condolences on behalf of the government and people of India, as reported by The Hindu (PTI). Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the President paid homage to Pope Francis on behalf of the people of India.
Key facts
- Event
- Funeral Mass of Pope Francis, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 26 April 2025
- India represented by
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Delegation
- Kiren Rijiju, George Kurian, Joshua De Souza (Deputy Speaker, Goa Assembly)
- MEA announcement
- 24 April: visit to Vatican City on 25â26 April
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Consider the following about India's representation at Pope Francis's funeral on 26 April 2025: 1. President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City. 2. Kiren Rijiju and George Kurian were part of the official Indian delegation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C â Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the President's Secretariat release of 26 April 2025.
Which position does Joshua De Souza, part of India's official delegation at Pope Francis's funeral on 26 April 2025, hold?
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Correct answer: A â Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly
Joshua De Souza is the Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly.