Important Decision by Queen Sofía After Pope Francis's Farewell: It Will Happen Today

Queen Sofía has made an important decision regarding the death of Pope Francis. Specifically, she has chosen to make a significant gesture about it today.

What she will do is show her public condolences for this death. She will do so by going at noon to the headquarters of the Apostolic Nunciature.

The Stance Queen Sofía Has Taken After the Death of Pope Francis

The world remains shocked by the death of Pope Francis. Since then, leaders and citizens from all over the planet have expressed their sorrow for the loss of the Argentine pontiff.

In Spain, for example, King Felipe VI sent a telegram to the Vatican yesterday where he said they had received the news of the death with sadness. In the telegram, he expressed his absolute sadness, as well as that of the entire Spanish people. He also emphasized the dialogue and consensus that he always promoted to achieve a better world, as well as his closeness to the most disadvantaged.

But the monarch is not the only member of the Royal Family who has wanted to express their sorrow for what happened. In Spain, according to TVE, the emeritus Queen Sofía has made a significant decision to pay tribute to Pope Francis.

Specifically, she has decided that today, at noon, she will go to the headquarters of the Apostolic Nunciature in Madrid, accompanied by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. They will do so to sign the book of condolences set up by the embassy of the Holy See. This public gesture reflects the deep respect and affection that the clan had for the supreme pontiff.

Queen Sofía's Gesture Shows Her Respect and Closeness to Pope Francis

Queen Sofía, known for her commitment to the Catholic Church, has kept a close relationship with the Vatican over the years. Her presence at the Apostolic Nunciature to pay tribute to Pope Francis is not only a protocol act but also a demonstration of her deep respect for the figure of the pontiff.

Moreover, it is not the first time that the wife of Juan Carlos I has actively participated in ceremonies related to the Vatican. In January 2023, she attended the funeral of the emeritus Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

In times of mourning, acts like this by the emeritus acquire special significance, showing the respect of institutions toward figures of relevance like Pope Francis. She, with her presence, will represent the feelings of many Spaniards who mourn his loss and wish to pay him tribute.

Additionally, the Spanish Royal House, according to TVE, is keeping constant communication with Vatican diplomacy and the Government. All to coordinate the official representation at the supreme pontiff's funerals.

In any case, it is expected that King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will attend the funeral in Rome, scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Vatican rules establish that the funeral must be held between four and six days after the death.