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IN PHOTOS: People around the world mourn passing away of Pope Francis

Updated On: 22 April, 2025 04:43 PM IST | Raaina Jain

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)

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Pope Francis was the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church (Photos Courtesy: AFP)

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Pope Francis was the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church (Photos Courtesy: AFP)
Devotees attended a rosary in homage to Pope Francis, following his death, in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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