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President Murmu attends Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City
Vatican City, April 26: President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday, joining other world leaders in paying tribute to the late pontiff.
Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica, his coffin moves out of Vatican
Vatican City, April 26: The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St. Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes long service.
President Murmu attends funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City
Vatican, April 26: President Droupadi Murmu attended the mass funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday.
Over two lakh people, top world leaders attend funeral ceremony of Pope Francis at Vatican
Vatican City, April 26: The funeral mass ceremony of Pope Francis, that began Saturday afternoon, India time, in the iconic Baroque plaza before St. Peter’s Basilica, is being attended by several top world leaders, including US President Donald Trump. According to the Vatican authorities, approximately 200,000 people have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis.
Goa's church holds prayer celebrating life of Pope Francis; priest says he led a very simple life
Panaji, April 26: As India observes a day of mourning on the demise of Pope Francis, the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in Panaji, Goa, held a prayer for the Pope on Saturday.
Pope Francis' funeral today; world leaders arrive in Vatican to pay last respects
Vatican City, April 26: In an outpouring of global respect and sorrow, world leaders, royalty, and religious dignitaries gathered on Saturday in St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 following a stroke.
Vatican concludes Pope Francis' lying in state with sealing of coffin
Vatican City, April 26: The Vatican formally ended the lying in state of Pope Francis on Friday evening, sealing his coffin during a private religious ceremony inside St. Peter's Basilica after three days of public mourning attended by around 250,000 visitors, CNN reported.
President Droupadi Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis
New Delhi, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu, who was in the Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis, on Friday, paid homage to the late pontiff.
President Murmu arrives in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral
Rome, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Rome on Friday to attend the funeral mass of Pope Francis.
Karnataka govt declares state mourning for Pope Francis' funeral
Bengaluru, April 25: The Karnataka government has announced that it will observe a day of mourning on Saturday in view of the funeral of Pope Francis.
World leaders head to Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Rome, April 25: The funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday brings about an unexpected opportunity for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts at bringing Rome to the centre of global diplomacy.
Union Minister Rijiju departs for Vatican City to attend State Funeral of Pope Francis
New Delhi, April 25: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju departed for Vatican City with President Droupadi Murmu to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vatican City for Pope Francis's funeral
New Delhi, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu will travel to Vatican City for a two-day visit on April 25-26 to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Thursday.
India to observe state mourning on April 26 for Pope Francis's funeral
New Delhi, April 24: India on Thursday declared that state mourning will be observed on April 26 in honour of the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See.
South Korea's Culture Minister to lead condolence delegation to Pope Francis' funeral
Seoul, April 23: South Korean Culture Minister Yoo In-chon will lead his country's delegation to the Holy See later this week to attend the funeral of late Pope Francis, a government official said on Wednesday.
Vatican announces funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday
Vatican City, April 22: The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica on April 23 to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced on Tuesday.
Pope Francis to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Saturday
Vatican City, April 22: Pope Francis' body will lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica until his funeral - scheduled for 10 AM Saturday morning - the Holy See's Press Office announced on Tuesday.
Minister S.M. Nasar, MLA Inigo Irudayaraj to represent Tamil Nadu at Pope Francis' funeral
Chennai, April 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has deputed Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Minister, S.M. Nasar, and MLA Inigo S. Irudayaraj to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, slated to be held on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome
Washington DC, April 22: United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
Pope Francis requested for simplified funeral rites
Vatican City, April 21: Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, had requested that his funeral rites be simplified and "focused on expressing the faith of the Church in the Risen Body of Christ", Vatican News, the news portal of the Holy See, stated on Monday.
Manoj Kumar's ashes immersed in Ganga at Haridwar
Haridwar, April 12: The ashes of legendary Indian film actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar were immersed in the sacred Ganges River on Saturday morning at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar in a solemn ceremony attended by close family members.
Bollywood turns up to pay last respects to Manoj Kumar at his prayer meet
Mumbai, April 6: The prayer meet of the late actor Manoj Kumar was held in the Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday. The evening saw a huge turnout from the members of the film fraternity.
Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan, Salim Khan, other celebrities bid farewell to Manoj Kumar
Mumbai, April 5: The Indian film industry bid an emotional farewell to one of its most iconic figures, Manoj Kumar, as his funeral was held on April 5, 2025, at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Mumbai.
Nation bids farewell to Bharat Kumar: Manoj Kumar laid to rest with state honours
Mumbai, April 5: India said a final goodbye to one of its most beloved cinematic icons, Manoj Kumar, as his last rites were performed on Saturday, April 5, with full state honours.
Manoj Kumar laid to rest with state honors in Mumbai, Big B, Salim Khan, others pay their last respects
Mumbai, April 5: The last rites of actor Manoj Kumar were held in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai on Saturday. The actor, who is credited with introducing a new wave of patriotic content in Hindi cinema, passed away on Friday after prolonged illness.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Annamalai, fans, friends attend funeral of actor Manoj Bharathiraja
Chennai, March 26: Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja passed away on Tuesday. Following the actor's sudden demise, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin and other renowned film celebrities of the South film industry arrived to pay their final respects to the actor at the late Manoj Bharathiraja's funeral procession in Chennai today.
Odisha: Mortal remains of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan taken for last rites in Puri
Puri, March 18: The mortal remains of former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan were taken for last rites in Puri, Odisha, on Tuesday.
Bollywood bids farewell to Ayan Mukerji's father, Deb Mukherjee
Mumbai, March 14: Director Ayan Mukerji's father, veteran actor Deb Mukherjee passed away at 83 on Friday morning. His funeral was held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in the Juhu area of Mumbai.
We probably do...: Trump opens up on his viral moment with Obama at Jimmy Carter's funeral
Washington, DC, January 10: US President-elect Donald Trump opened up about the viral moment between him and former President Barack Obama, acknowledging the seemingly warm interaction that was captured during the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Politico reported.
US: National funeral service for Jimmy Carter begins, all living former presidents present
Washington, DC, January 9: The National Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter has commenced at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, CNN reported.
US state funeral services for Jimmy Carter unfold in his hometown
Houston, Jan 5: State funeral services honouring 39th US President Jimmy Carter unfolded in his hometown Plains in Georgia, where the statesman passed away at the age of 100 on December 29.
Former US President Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral begins in Georgia's Americus
Georgia, January 5: America's final salute for former US President Jimmy Carter started on Saturday with a tribute to him outside his family's farm as the old farm bell rang 39 times in his honour.