Group is made up of 12 parliamentarians, four ministers, the first lady and the president of the STF, Luís Roberto Barroso; Invitations departed from the petista’s initiative
The president is ahead of a delegation that goes to to pay your last honors to who died at age 88 due to stroke and heart failure. The entourage, which embarked on the night of last Thursday (24), is composed of prominent figures of Congress, including Mayor Hugo Motta and Senate President David Alcolumbre, as well as ten parliamentarians and four ministers. The first lady, Janja da Silva, is also part of the group.
The delegation also has in the Senate, with Renan Calheiros (MDB-AL), Leila Barros (PDT-DF) and Soraya Thronicke (Somos), who was Lula’s opponent in 2022. By the House, Luis Tibé (Avante-MG), Odair Cunha, Father João and Reimont (all PT), Luiz Gastão (PSD-CE) Dagoberto Nogueira (PSDB-MS) and Professor Goreth (PDT-AP).
President Lula also accompanies ministers Paulo Teixeira (agrarian development), Ricardo Lewandowski (Justice), Mauro Vieira (Foreign Relations), Macaé Evaristo (Human Rights) and the president of the STF, .
The seven -day official mourning was decreed by Lula with respect to the Pope’s memory, who played a significant role in promoting dialogue and peace. The president expressed his grief for the loss, emphasizing Pope Francis’ relevance as a figure of welcome and respect around the world. Farewell ceremonies are scheduled to start next Saturday.
Lula recalled remarkable moments he had with the Pope, including a visit in June 2023 and a meeting during the G7 summit the previous year. In one statement, the president emphasized the importance of the Pope as a spiritual leader who always sought to unite people and promote solidarity.
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Posted by Victor Oliveira
