India, April 26 -- Indian President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Pope Francis in the Vatican City, where his funeral will be held on Saturday.

Murmu is visiting Vatican City from April 25 to April 26 to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis died on April 21.

He was 88.

The official X handle of the Indian President said: "President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to His Holiness Pope Francis at Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City."

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement: "On 25 April, President will pay homage to His Holiness Pope Francis by laying a wreath at Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City. On 26 April, President will attend the funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square ...