Meghalaya CM at Vatican: Pope Francis united people even in death

As Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma joined lakhs of mourners at Vatican's St. Peter’s Square for the funeral service of Pope Francis, he hailed the Pope for uniting people in death just as he did in life.

Sangma paid heartfelt tributes and reflected on his personal connection with the Supreme Pontiff, on April 26. 

"I feel truly blessed today to be part of the funeral service of Pope Francis. I had the opportunity to meet him a couple of years ago, and today, being part of the funeral service is very solemn and I feel very blessed," he said.

He added, “Today, even in his funeral, like he did when he was alive, he united people. People from all over the world have come to pay their respects to Pope Francis. We will miss him, and may his soul rest in eternal peace.” The CM was accompanied by his officer on special duty and political secretary, Daniel Thangkhiew.

At St. Peter’s Square, Vatican to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.
⁰It was a solemn and deeply spiritual ceremony — a celebration of a life wholly devoted to fulfilling the divine duty entrusted to him by God, in service to all of mankind.

In his humility, Pope… pic.twitter.com/43HJhSqlWc

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) April 26, 2025

Sangma had met Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2022 where he requested the Supreme Pontiff to pray for the State, the nation, and the people.