New Delhi, April 26 -- Pope Francis funeral date April 26, Saturday, was decided by cardinals meeting in a so-called "general congregation," which marks the first of a series of meetings. A new pope will be elected following a series of meetings which culminate in a conclave within three weeks of the death of Catholic Church's head.

The funeral ceremony of Argentine pontiff will be attended by notable dignitaries, including President Droupadi Murmu, US President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju; Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, George Kurian; and Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Josh...