New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the passing away of Pope Francis stating that the Pontiff’s affection for the people of India will always be cherished.
The Prime Minister hailed him as beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage.
“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,” PM Modi said on X.
“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,” the Prime Minister said.
Modi had met with Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy. PM Modi had previously met Pope Francis in 2021 at the Vatican.
