Brazil's Lula decrees seven-day mourning in Pope Francis' memory

It did so through a decree published in the Official Gazette. In addition, it determined that during that period the national flag will remain half-assed in all public buildings.

Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral

SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Janja Lula da Silva will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral, the Brazilian government said in a statement on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Independent candidate for the presidential elections, Victor Ponta, calls on the Romanian Government to declare national mourning, following the death of Pope Francis, on the model of the measure taken in 2005 for Pope John Paul II. Victor Ponta's article calling on the Government to declare national mourning, in memory of Pope Francis: “It is a gesture of respect for a personality” appears for the first time on Romania TV.

‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis

Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff’s death.

Brazil's Lula decrees seven-day mourning in Pope Francis' memory

Like the rest of the world, Chaco is mourning the passing of the Pope. Governor Leandro Zdero decreed seven days of mourning throughout the province following the death of Pope Francis at the Vatican. The measure was made official through decree DEC-2025-603, signed by the governor of Chaco and the Secretary General of the Government, Carolina Meiriño. The decree establishes the mourning period from yesterday until Sunday the 27th. During those …