Pope Francis's demise was acknowledged by Indian Prime Minister, as he paid his respects by signing the condolence book.
In a heartfelt gesture, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra honored the passing of Pope Francis by visiting the Apostolic Nunciature of Thailand, the Vatican embassy in the Land of Smiles. The pope, who had been a beacon of faith and humanity, passed away on April 21 at 88 in Vatican City.
His funeral mass took place on the 26th of April at the iconic St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The sorrow felt by his passing was echoed around the globe, not just within the Catholic community, but by people of all faiths and nations.
The Italian ambassador to Thailand, Paolo Dionisi, and Dr Somsak Leeswadtrakul, a revered Thai businessman and philanthropist who was bestowed the Knights Grand Cross of the Pontifical Order of St Gregory the Great – one of the Catholic Church’s highest honors for laypersons – also paid their respects.
In the aftermath of the pope's passing, Ms. Paetongtarn expressed her feelings on social media, stating, "The people of Thailand extend our profound sorrow and deepest condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis."
She continued, "His unwavering compassion, moral courage, noble humility, and tireless pursuit of peace inspired millions. Thailand mourns the loss of a true beacon of humanity. May His Holiness rest in eternal peace."
Worldwide leaders and influential figures often pay respects to spiritual figures of this caliber, given their far-reaching influence in global affairs and their impact on society. Though specific information on other notable figures who did the same for Pope Francis wasn't readily available, it's safe to say that countless leaders and prominent individuals would have condoled and paid tribute to the pope following his passing. One could rifle through news reports from major outlets or seek out official statements from governments and religious organizations for such details.
- Dr Somsak Leeswadtrakul, the Thai businessman bestowed the Knights Grand Cross of the Pontifical Order of St Gregory the Great, also paid his respects to Pope Francis.
- In the aftermath of the pope's passing, celebrities, politicians, and figures from general-news media outlets may have expressed their condolences for Pope Francis.
- The funeral for Pope Francis was held at the iconic St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, attracting the attention of many from the entertainment industry, who might have also expressed their condolences.
- Given the pontifical role Pope Francis played in global affairs, various influential figures across entertainment, politics, and general-news may have attributed the beacon of faith and humanity he represented, in their condolences or tributes.
