Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed the decision to mourn the day of the ceremony of Pope Francis. On Wednesday, the head of government reported that he gave a countersignate under the decree of president Andrzej Duda, who declared mourning for Saturday, April 26.
– I know there's quite a few emotion around it. I don't truly realize why. I'm being honest. It is hard for the Prime Minister to argue with the president erstwhile he decides on national mourning said Tusk to journalists in the Sejm.
What does national mourning mean?
National grief connected with the death of Pope Francis will apply from midnight from Friday to Saturday to midnight from Saturday to Sunday. According to the bill on emblems, colours and anthems of Poland, at the time:
- State flags will be lowered to half the mast.
- Public institutions and the media can reduce amusement programmes.
However, the Prime Minister stressed that Grieving is not restrictive. – There are recommendations. I hope it doesn't origin any failure or crucial disorders. – he added.
Superior events due to grief
Because of the lamentation The 1000 performance was postponed. anniversary of the coronation of Bolesław Chrobry. The largest drone show, originally planned for Saturday, will be held on Sunday in Warsaw.
– A very unfortunate and sad coincidence, and this is an obstacle due to the death of the Pope. But we're not debating this. said Tusk.
Who's going to Pope Francis' funeral?
The Prime Minister reported that will not attend ceremony ceremonies in the Vatican. Poland will be represented by:
- President Andrzej Duda,
- Marshal of the Sejm Simon Holovnia,
- Marshal of the legislature of Margaret Kidawa-Błońska.
– There is simply a regulation that 1 of these 4 should be minding matters in the country and we stick to that principle. I've agreed with the president that I'll be here in this time, in Poland. – explained the head of government.
Summary
The decision on national mourning has met with various reactions, but the government underlines that this is an expression of respect for the deceased pope. The changes made, although they require adaptation of plans, are not intended to importantly affect public life.
National Grief This is simply a form of authoritative expression of the regret and compassion of the full country due to a tragic event that was of peculiar importance to society. It is symbolic and solemn, and is announced by the president of the Republic of Poland throughout the country or part of it.
Characteristics of national mourning:
- Flags abandoned to half mast – on public buildings, offices, schools, embassies.
- Entertainment and media restrictions – Mass events, concerts, sports or cultural events are cancelled. The media frequently changes their frames to more subdued ones (e.g. giving up on the issue of amusement programs).
- Expression of solidarity – society manifests compassion for families of victims and participates in forms of commemoration.
- Duration – usually lasts from 1 to a fewer days. The dimension of mourning is determined by the president in the announcement.
When national mourning is proclaimed:
- In case of the death of crucial public life – e.g. president, prime minister, cardinal or prominent creator of culture.
- After the Disasters – especially with a large number of victims (e.g. the 2010 Smolensk air crash).
- As a consequence of tragic events with strong social resonance – for example terrorist attacks or major natural disasters.
The decision to declare mourning is made President of Polandand the communication is published in a form provisions in the diary of Laws or in another authoritative sources.
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