Spain will observe three days of official mourning to honour Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, Justice Minister Felix Bolaños announced in a televised address according to AFP
“We regret the death of a good man and a great pope. Therefore, the government of Spain will declare three days of official mourning,” said Bolaños, praising the late pontiff’s 12-year “reformist” papacy and his legacy.
Bolaños highlighted Pope Francis’s lifelong dedication to the poor and marginalised, noting his commitment to fighting inequality, injustice, and climate change.
He added that the Spanish government had always identified with the pope’s values, particularly his promotion of peace.
“In Spain, we loved him and what his papacy meant. With his papacy, the Church has started to travel a path which must continue,” the minister said.
