Pope Francis celebrates the Jubilee Mass for the Armed Forces at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, on February 9, 2025. (Credit: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP.)
Lebanon has declared three days of national mourning starting Monday, April 21, in homage to Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.
In a statement, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam indicated that "flags of all official administrations, institutions, and municipalities will be flown at half-staff, and the regular programs of radio and television stations will be adapted to this solemn event." The same measures will be applied on the day of prayers for the repose of the pope's soul as well as during his funeral, the statement continues.
The memory of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning in the Vatican, was unanimously praised in Lebanon by both political leaders and religious dignitaries. Who notably emphasized his solidarity with Lebanon, his humanism, and his commitment to advancing Muslim-Christian dialogue.
