Description: Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), April 21, 2025 (ANI): On the passing away of Pope Francis, Major Archbishop of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Cardinal Cleemis Baselois Thottunkal expressed his heartfelt condolences and prayers on Pope Francis demise on April 21.He stated, " Let me express our heartfelt condolences and prayer for solidarity as Pope Francis has passed away. As the leader of the church and entire humanity, especially a champion of the people who are at the periphery, he stood firm in re-reading the gospel, trying to find our Jesus and his approaches towards human beings, focusing on those marginalised...I personally recall with gratitude that after his meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Pope Francis told me that your country is a great country. Such an affection he had in his mind for India..."
