Cuba decreed Three days of official mourning For death on Monday of the Pope Francisa death that It moved “deeply” to Cuban exmandatary Raúl Castrohe said in a message.
The duel, decreed by President Miguel Díaz-Canelit will extend From this Tuesday at 6:00 am until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24.
While it is in force, The Cuban flag will be waned at halft in public buildings and military institutions.
The OFFICIAL NOTE It highlights Francisco – who died at 88 because of a cerebral stroke – as “a high progressive and very active pontiff in the search for solutions to global problems that affect humanity and the environment and a fervent defender of peace.”
In addition, it highlights its “important contributions to strengthen the relations between Cuba and the Holy See”, as well as its mediation “for the Improvement of relations between the United States and Cuba“
| On the occasion of the death of #Papafranciscothe President of the Republic of #Cuba, @Diazcanelbhas decided to decree official duel from 6:00 am on April 22 until 12:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025.
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– Cuba Presidency (@presidenciacuba) April 22, 2025
Raúl Castro: “I will always take it in my heart”
The information about the duel also remembers that Francisco received at the Holy See by Díaz-Canel in June 2023, and that he maintained “a friendship” with Raúl Castro.
Precisely The former president issued this Monday A message for the death of the Pope, in which He described him as “endearing friend” and assured that It would take him “always” in his heart.
“Rest in peace, endearing friend. His death touches me deeply“, Castro wrote, who also highlighted the Supreme Pontiff as”An full and consistent man that reciprocated with affection and Buenaventura the human relationship we forge. ”
The Cuban leader said to keep “pleasant memories” about his meetings and “significantly” appreciate the Pope’s affection for the Cuban people, as well as his contribution to the Relations between Havana and Vaticanalthough he did not refer to his mediating role with the United States.
“His life and papacy were an example of an indefatigable Bregar in defense of peace and fraternity among peoples. His constant concern for the pressing challenges facing humanity and its dedication and commitment to the search for a viable solution, and at the same time sustainable, to those problems, will be an example for all,” said the ex -president.
“As he expressed on one occasion, I will also take him forever in my heart,” Castro concluded his message, reproduced by the official media.
Previously already the president Díaz-Canel and other Cuban authorities had issued condolences messages For Francisco’s death, in which they highlighted his legacy and close to the Cubans, although they did not explicitly mention their mediation with Washington.
