Pope Francis' Death: Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Church Leaders Pay Heartfelt Tribute To The Beloved Pontiff—IN PICS

Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, India has shown a great deal of respect for him. A three-day period of state mourning was announced by the Indian government.

Tributes poured in from across India for Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, who passed away on Easter Monday.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, passed away on April 22. He was the first Latin American pope and a member of the Jesuit order and he was the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His efforts to promote Christian unity and reform the church were hallmarks of his pontificate. (Image Source: PTI)

Later on April 21, the Ministry of Home Affairs released a statement announcing a three-day mourning, in the Pope's honour. (Image Source: PTI)

Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto mourns the Pope's death at a condolence meeting organized by CBCI and Delhi's Chavara Cultural Centre. (Image Source:PTI)

Across India, churches held special prayers and masses to honour Pope Francis’s legacy. His passing was mourned as a significant loss not only for Christians in India but for humanity at large. (Image Source: PTI)

Rajya Sabha MP GK Vasan and BJP Leader Anil K Antony pay their tributes to Pope Francis at a condolence meeting. Leaders of nearly all major political parties honoured Pope Francis. (Image Source: PTI)

PM Modi, too, mourned the deceased Pope. He posted on X, “Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility, and spiritual courage.” (Image Source: PTI)

Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi posted on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He will always be remembered for his compassionate leadership, commitment to social justice, and tireless advocacy for the marginalised.” ( X@INCIndia)