The Government of Peru will declare three days of national mourning for the death of Pope Francisoccurred on Monday at age 88, as announced by the Apostolic Nuncio Paolo Rocco Gualtieriafter the president’s visit Dina Boluarte to the headquarters of the Apostolic Nunciature in the Lima district of Jesús María.
“Yes. If I remember well, he told me that they will declare three days. We expect the official statement of the Government.”said the diplomatic representative of the Vatican before the media stationed outside the headquarters.
Apostolic Nuncio Paolo Rocco Gualtieri
During her visit, the head of state signed the Book of condolences Open in tribute to the Supreme Pontiff. In his message, Boluarte wrote: “With deep regret for the prompt departure of His Holiness, Pope Francis. The Government and the Peruvian people feel the void and great sadness. May in peace rest and God enjoyed”.
He Premier Gustavo Adrianzén He also left a few lines in honor of the Pontiff: “With deep district these lines, praying for the eternal rest of the Holy Father Francisco”.
For its part, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmer Schialersaid: “With deep pain and grief, I express my deepest condolences for the departure of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of my wife Evelyn, our children and in my own, that God has it in his glory! Hallelujah!”.
Nuncio Paolo Rocco lamented the loss of the Pope, highlighting his proximity to Peru: “We have lost a great pontiff who was renewing our Catholic Church. Always attentive to our country. I always asked when I was going, when the bishops visited him: ‘And Peru?'”.
He also announced that the Book of condolences It will be open to the public in the next few days, probably until the date of the funeral, so that “all the faithful, the people, the people who want to sign, can express their affection for the Holy Father Francisco.”
The official pronouncement of the government over the national duel is expected in the next few hours.
