There will be state sadness in Slovakia on Saturday
23. Apr 2025 at 11:33 I Updated at 12:43
The proposal was approved by the government.
The government should be at the funeral Pope Francis represent the Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár. Author: TASR
BRATISLAVA. There will be a state sadness in Slovakia on Saturday (26 4.). The reason is the death of Pope Francis, who had an extraordinary impact on public life in Slovakia. State sadness will last from 8.00 to 18.00.
The proposal for his declaration was approved by the government.
State mourning
“Exceptional Visit the Pope Francis in Slovakia in 2021 left a message that had a significant impact on the public life of the whole society. The statement of state mourning is a manifestation of great respect for this prominent personality and will contribute to the dignified execution of the memorial in Slovakia, ”they explained the reason for the declaration in the proposal.
State flags will be launched half a pole until the end of state mourning, the Interior Minister decided Šutaj Eštok (Voice).
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« The declaration of state mourning is a manifestation of great respect for this prominent personality, which has had an extraordinary impact on public life in Slovakia and will contribute to a dignified memory, » the department said.
He noted that, in connection with the death of the Pope, on Monday he called on all state authorities and institutions and authorities of the territorial self -government to adjust the flag decoration to the sign of memorial.
The funeral of the Pope
The government should be represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár at the funeral, Prime Minister Fico said.
The Prime Minister has already spoken to his statements with President Peter Pellegrinithat confirmed the participation in the funeral.
« We also discussed the participation of a member of the Government of the Slovak Republic at the funeral.
Pope Francis died on Monday morning at the age of 88. He has been the head of the Catholic Church since March 2013. The funeral will take place on Saturday 26 April at 10.00.
It will be led by the Dean of the College of Cardinals Giovanni Battista re.
The funeral mass will be held at the Svätopeter Square. President Peter Pellegrini, together with representatives of the Slovak Catholic Church, will participate in the funeral for Slovakia.
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