After the death of Pope Francis On April 21, the President Dina Boluarte submitted a request to Congress to travel to the Vatican and attend the funeral of the Supreme Pontiff. The request was formulated through a legislative initiative of the Executive power And it is already in the hands of the Congress of the Republic. It will be the vote in the Plenary of Congress that determines whether the president can travel to Europe to pay the last tribute to the Jesuit priest.
“The presence of the lady President of the Republic In the funeral honors of the Pontiff constitutes a gesture of respect, gratitude and closeness of the Peruvian people with the Holy See and with the pastoral and humanitarian legacy of the Pope Francis. According to the guidelines of our foreign policy, Peru must maintain a political presence in the events that are gravitants for the international scenario, even more when there is a closeness as with the Holy See“Boluarte points out in the exposure of reasons.
Before 24 hours of call, an emergency plenary has been convened in order to give permission to Boluarte to go to Vatican. The trip of Boluarte It will be held from April 24 to 28. During your trip, Boluarte He would take care of his attention as president remotely.
It is worth mentioning that in his message to the nation, the Head of State He had announced that he would send a Peruvian delegation on behalf of the country for the funeral of the Holy Father. Despite this, now Boluarte She has requested the corresponding order to attend the Holy See herself.
Application for Dina Boluarte to Congress to travel to the Vatican | Photo: Congress.
What will Dina Boluarte the itinerary on your trip to the Vatican?
In the document presented by the Executive power, Boluarte He has placed the following itinerary to be done on his trip.
Thursday April 24
• Lady’s departure Constitutional President From the Republic to the city of the Vatican, Santa See.
Friday April 25
• Arrival in Rome (Italy) in commercial flight.
Saturday April 26
• Transfer to Vatican CitySanta See.
• Participation in funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.
Sunday April 27
• Start of its return to Peru this Monday, April 28.
• Arrival to Peru.
Government declares national duel on April 22, 23 and 24 for the death of Pope Francis
The government chaired by Dina Boluarte has declared a three -day national duel after the death of the Pope Francisoccurred at 88. Recognized as a figure of great influence both in the spiritual and social field, its death motivated the issuance of Supreme Decree No. 051-2025-PCM. This provision, disseminated through an extraordinary edition of the Official Gazette El Peruanoestablishes that on April 22, 23 and 24 they will be dedicated to their memory.
As part of this decision, it has been ordered that the national pavilion flush at half -mast in all state institutions, including military facilities, police venues, official vessels, as well as in public buildings distributed throughout the country. This rule also extends to the permanent embassy, consulates and diplomatic representations of Peru abroad, from the announcement to the realization of the mockery of the Pontiff.
The Executive has highlighted the responsibility of the State to pay tribute to the figure of the Pope Franciswhose legacy is manifested in its firm defense of the most vulnerable sectors, its constant struggle for equity and its tireless called for the care of the planet. These principles, which marked their pontificate, have left a deep impression both globally and in the feeling of the Peruvian people.
