Premier Giorgia Meloni on Saturday
paid tribute to the huge organizational and security effort
involving a plethora of public bodies that made it possible for
Pope Francis's funeral to go smoothly.
"At the end of the funeral ceremony in St. Peter's and the
procession that accompanied Pope Francis' coffin along the
streets of Rome to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, I would
like to underline the great commitment and the extraordinary
demonstration of efficiency displayed under the coordination of
the Department of Civil Protection," Meloni said expressing
"heartfelt thanks to all the administrations involved.
"Mine and the government's thanks for having guaranteed, with
professionalism, dedication and spirit of service, the peaceful
unfolding of a historic day for Italy and for the entire world
goes to all of you".
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