He president of the Republic Dominican, Luis Abinaderhe declared three days of official mourning from tomorrow Tuesday for the death of the Pope Franciswho died Monday at age 88 at his residence in the Santa Marta house.
In a decree, Abinader highlighted the figure of the pontiff “As a global leader who promoted important Reforms within the Catholic church And it was characterized by its humility, openness to dialogue and commitment to peace between peoples. “
During the Duel Days, the flag national It will wave at half -mast in military enclosures and public buildings.
According to a statement from the presidency, although he did not visit the Republic Dominican During his pontificate, Francisco maintained a close relationship with the country, showing gestures of solidarity and empathy in difficult times, such as his prayer for the victims of the recent tragedy that occurred in a disco in Santo Domingo On April 8, with 232 fatalities and more than 180 injured.
With this provision, the Government Dominican “It adds to the expressions of regret for the departure of a man who, beyond his religious role, distinguished himself by his commitment to humanity, inclusion and hope.”
Hours before, on your network X, the president Abinader He regretted the death of the Pope and assured that his memory “will remain forever.”
Abinader accompanied the message with a photo of both when Francisco received him in the Vatican In May of 2024. EFE
