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Maharashtra Guv pays tribute to Pope Francis

Mumbai, Apr 25 (UNI) Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan offered his homage to Pope Francis, Head of the Roman Catholic Church, at a Prayer Meet held at the Archbishop House here on Friday.
The Governor offered flowers to the Portrait of Pope Francis, the late Sovereign Head of the Vatican City and stood in silence for a moment.
Archbishop of Bombay John Rodrigues, representatives of various religions and Consuls General of various countries in Mumbai were present.
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