Malacañang Declares Period of National Mourning for Pope Francis’ Passing
Malacañang on Wednesday declared a period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis, the beloved 266th Bishop of Rome. The announcement was made through Proclamation No. 871, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 23. The mourning period is effective immediately and will continue until the pontiff’s burial on Saturday. During this … Read more