President Murmu departs for Vatican City to attend funeral of Pope Francis

By our Special Correspondent

President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, departed for the Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis along with the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju.

The delegation also includes the Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, George Kurian; and Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly, Joshua De Souza.

Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, according to a statement from the Vatican.