Fri Apr 25 13:36:30 UTC 2025: ## Indian President and Minister Depart for Pope Francis’s Funeral
**Vatican City** – President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju have left for Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis. The dignitaries’ departure marks India’s official participation in the mourning and memorial service for the late pontiff. Further details regarding the delegation’s schedule and planned events are expected to be released shortly.
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