Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. He hailed him as beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage.
PM Modi wrote in a post on X:
“Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world. From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ. He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope.
I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God’s embrace.”
A global voice of compassion: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi has paid homage to Pope Francis. He wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a global voice of compassion, justice, and peace.
“He stood by the downtrodden and the marginalised, spoke fearlessly against inequality, and inspired millions across faiths with his message of love and humanity.
“My thoughts are with the Catholic community in India and around the world.”
