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A moment of great sadness for the Church
The news of the death of Pope francesco, which occurred on Monday, April 21 at 7.35:XNUMX in the morning due to a stroke, has deeply affected the faithful throughout the world. His charismatic figure and his commitment to peace and social justice have left an indelible mark on the history of the Catholic Church.
The funeral, scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m., represents a moment of great reflection and recollection for millions of people.
The crowd waiting to pay their respects
Already the day after his death, St. Peter's Basilica saw an extraordinary influx of faithful. The line to pay homage to the body of Pope Francis stretched for over two kilometers, starting from Piazza Risorgimento and arriving at Porta Angelica. Among the many present, even the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, wanted to be part of this solemn moment. The basilica remained open for over 24 hours, allowing thousands of people to pay their respects to the pontiff. According to Vatican media, in the first hours after his death, over 48.600 people paid homage to the body.
A massive security plan
The police commissioner of Rome, Roberto Massucci, said that the event requires an unprecedented security plan, considering the arrival of heads of state and government from all over the world. The complexity of the organization is accentuated by the need to guarantee the safety of hundreds of thousands of people who will gather in Rome to pay their last respects to the Holy Father. The organizational machine is in full swing, with security measures that adapt to the needs of an event of this magnitude.
The political debate in Peru
In a context of great emotion, there is no shortage of controversy. The Peruvian Parliament denied President Dina Boluarte's request to travel to the Vatican to attend the funeral. This decision has sparked mixed reactions, highlighting the country's internal political tensions. The president's request, seen by some as a gesture of respect, has been defined by others as a "whim" that distracts from Peru's urgent problems. This episode highlights how the death of Pope Francis is not only a religious event, but also a moment of reflection on current political dynamics.