Speaker of the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) Sahiba Gafarova will visit the Vatican on April 25–26, APA reports.
According to information obtained by APA, the purpose of the Speaker’s visit is to attend the funeral ceremony of the head of the Holy See, the prominent religious leader, His Holiness Pope Francis.
It should be noted that Pope Francis passed away on April 21.
The Pope died at the age of 89 after a long illness.
On February 14, Pope Francis was hospitalized with a diagnosis of bronchitis. He was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and was placed on a ventilator several times.
Return to the Vatican and final appearance
On March 23, after spending 38 days in the hospital, Pope Francis returned to the Vatican. He delivered a message at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican in connection with the Easter holiday.
Pope Francis - Biography
Pope Francis (birth name Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. He was born into a family of Italian immigrants. In his youth, he studied chemical engineering but later turned to religious life, joining the Jesuit Order in 1958.
Over the years, Bergoglio held various religious positions: he served as bishop, cardinal, and archbishop of Buenos Aires. In March 2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, he was elected as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church during the conclave. By choosing the name "Francis," he paid tribute to Saint Francis of Assisi, a symbol of humility and care for the poor. He is also notable as the first pope in the history of the Church to bear the name "Francis."
Pope Francis became known for his reformist stance, his deep concern for social justice and the underprivileged, his emphasis on interfaith dialogue, and his advocacy for climate action. He made simplicity and transparency key priorities within the Catholic Church.
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