April 25: The government canceled the “festive agenda” and stated that I was fighting for Pope “Reserve in celebrations”
After the approved ministers’ council Three -day National Mourning Order By the death of Pope Francis, Antonio Leitio Amaro speaks this law National Da Rief provides for limits and restrictionsLike placing the flag at half rod “Having celebrations”.
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The presidential minister on Wednesday announced that the government had canceled the entire “festive agenda” and postponed the celebrations on April 25, stating for national condolences Papa Francisco Indicate the reserve in the celebrations.
After the approved ministers’ council Three -day National Mourning Order By the death of Pope Francis, Antonio Leitio Amaro speaks this law National Da Rief provides for limits and restrictionsLike placing the flag at half rod “Having celebrations”.
Litio Amaro, said that government agencies like municipalities, without giving more details about the type of reserve The government postponed “festive moments” About the celebrations of the Carnation Revolution a “A subsequent date” And executive members The festival has canceled all the events of the nature agenda, Starts and celebrations.
“We have communicated to organizing entities, and we are communicating, and we have done so far (…) in these celebrations during this period so far (…), which is a difficult time, it is troubling and a heartfelt and deep tribute.”
And the solemn session in Parliament?
When held on April 25 in Parliament, Litio Amaro stressed The assembly of the Republic is “an autonomous body” And the government attends the ceremony.
The Board of Ministers passed this Wednesday Decree that declares three days of national condolences To fulfill the death of Pope Francis, on Thursday and Saturday.
Presidency Minister Antonio Leitio Amaro announced this discussion at a press conference after the Board of Ministers in Lisb. The Prime Minister has already communicated Tuesday.
