Lucknow, April 22 -- A Church leader in Lucknow remembered the legacy of compassion of Pope Francis following his demise on Monday morning, with prayers being offered worldwide.

Cathedral Church's Father Paul told ANI, "We are saddened by the sad demise of Pope Francis... All over the world, prayers are being offered for his soul. We know how compassionate and good Pope Francis was and how much he has done for the world. We, at the Cathedral Senior Secondary School, are praying for him... Pope Francis contributed in every field of life, for the poor, the sick and the refugees..."

Meanwhile, the Kerala Goverment has announced a three-day state mourning on the passing away of Pope Francis.

A two-day state mourning will be observed on Apr...