Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Attend Pope Francis’s Funeral This Saturday

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican this Saturday, April 26th. As confirmed by government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis on Wednesday morning, it is part of Mitsotakis’s official agenda to be present at the ceremony where global leaders will gather. On Easter Monday, Mitsotakis expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church via a social media post. The faithful of the Roman Catholic Church are mourning the loss of their religious leader, and Christians worldwide are sharing in their grief. Citizens who believe in peace, friendship, and solidarity stand with them. These values were championed by Pope Francis throughout his life and actions. During these hours, thoughts turn globally toward the Vatican’s flock, especially the Greek Catholic community, to whom Mitsotakis extended his sincerest condolences. The funeral of Pope Francis, according to the Vatican, will take place on Saturday, April 26th, at 10:00 AM local time (11:00 AM Greece) at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore.