India, April 25 -- President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after prolonged illness. He was 88. His funeral will be held on April 26.

Francis was the first Latin American pontiff to lead the Roman Catholic Church after taking over from Pope Benedict XVI on March 13, 2013.

The MEA said President Droupadi Murmu will travel to Vatican City on April 25 on a two-day visit.

Murmu will pay homage to Pope Francis by laying a wreath at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City on April 25, the MEA said in a statement.

"On April 26, the president will attend the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope...