Pope Francis, who was the head of the Catholic Church since March 2013, passed away on Monday, April 21, following a long battle with respiratory issues. World leaders and the Catholic community across the globe mourned his unfortunate demise and paid tribute to the spiritual leader (Photos Courtesy: AFP)
Updated On: 2025-04-22 04:43 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Devotees attended a rosary in homage to Pope Francis, following his death, in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican
People showered flower petals as they paid respects in front of a portrait of Pope Francis during a condolence meeting in New Delhi, India
Churchgoers lit candles at the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City during a church service for the death of Pope Francis
People placed flowers in front of a portrait of the late Pope Francis on display inside St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney
Worshippers took part in a torch-light parade and prayer service following the death of Pope Francis, outside the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame in Lourdes, southern France
Faithful left lit candles next to a portrait of the late Pope Francis at the entrance of the Buenos Aires Cathedral in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Parishioners attended a memorial mass in honour of Pope Francis at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles
Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of Pope Francis as a mark of tribute following the news of his death, in Puri, Odisha
