ISKCON News | ISKCON Italy Among the Invited Religious Delegations to Pope's Funeral | ISKCON News: Among those present was a delegation from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON Italy), represented by Parabhakti Dasa, Communications Director for ISKCON Italy, and Harikirtan Dasa, President of the ISKCON Temple in Rome. Their attendance underlines the strong bonds of mutual respect that have developed over the years between the Vatican and the movement founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.