Lebanon has declared three days of mourning due to the death of Pope Francis.

21.04.2025 17:52

The Lebanese government has declared three days of official mourning due to the death of the spiritual leader of Catholics, Pope Francis. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced that flags will be flown at half-mast and that similar respect will be shown on the day of the Pope's burial.

Lebanon has declared three days of mourning in the country due to the death of the spiritual leader of Catholics and the President of the Vatican City, Pope Francis.

MOURNING DECLARED IN LEBANON DUE TO THE DEATH OF THE POPE

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, announced in a written statement that three days of official mourning have been declared in the country following the death of Pope Francis. He stated that flags would be flown at half-mast during the official mourning period, which will last until Wednesday, April 23. Salam also expressed that the same stance would be shown in Lebanon on the day Pope is laid to rest.

Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also published a condolence message due to the Pope's death. Aoun pointed out that Pope Francis was a person of peace, justice, and compassion for the poor, stating that Lebanon, where different faiths coexist, has "lost a friend."