New Delhi, April 21 -- The Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly, condoled the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Monday and called him a "world leader."

Speaking with ANI, Kevin Kelly said, "It's a sad day, but we can all be inspired by Pope Francis and what he did in this world. Pope was not just a leader of the Christian faith, but he was a world leader."

The Ambassador of Guatemala to India, Omar Castaneda Solares, also expressed grief at Pope Francis's demise and said that his contributions will transcend borders and generations.

" His contributions will transcend borders and generations. His Holiness, Pope Francis, was a messenger of peace, love and compassion...So certainly that legacy of love, comp...