India announces three-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis

India Begins Mourning for Pope Francis With Flags at Half-Mast - teleSUR English

No official entertainment will be held in India until the mourning period concludes. On Tuesday, India began three days of mourning in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away yesterday in Rome at the age of 88. RELATED: The Philippines Bids Farewell to Pope Francis With a Mass at the Manila Cathedral The Ministry of Home Affairs of this Asian country, where the Christian population does not exceed 26 million people—or 2.3% of the total population…

When I met Pope Francis, he spoke of his great respect for India

He spoke out boldly against violence, poverty and injustice.

India announces three-day state mourning on passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first non-European Pope in 1,300 years, passed away at 88, prompting a three-day state mourning in India.

Pope Francis dies: India to observe three-day state mourning as mark of respect

​India has announced a three-day state mourning to honor the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. The first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, passed away at the age of 88. India to observe three-day state mourning The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced a three-day State Mourning in India to pay respects to the late Pope Francis. "Two days' State Mourning on Tuesd…

Karnataka govt announces 2-day state mourning over demise of Pope Francis

Bengaluru, Apr 22 (PTI) The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect following the passing away of Pope Francis. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on Monday. He was 88. "His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See" passed away on April 21. The Government of India has decided to observe two days of mourning across the country on April 22 and 23 in…

People were given three days to see Pope Francis one last time.