PM Narendra Modi mourned the demise of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. PM Modi in a social media post said he was "deeply pained"

"Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this hour of grief and remembrance, my heartfelt condolences to the global Catholic community. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a beacon of compassion, humility and spiritual courage by millions across the world," PM Modi wrote on X.

Sharing pictures from his meeting with Pope Francis, PM Modi said, "I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His affection for the people of India will always be cherished. May his soul find eternal peace in God’s embrace."

PM Modi said Pope Francis devoted himself towards realising the ideals of Lord Christ from a very young age. "He diligently served the poor and downtrodden. For those who were suffering, he ignited a spirit of hope," PM Modi added.