Baku, April 26, 2025 – The Europe Today: Speaker of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova, attended the funeral ceremony of His Holiness Pope Francis, held at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on April 26.
The solemn event gathered heads of state and government, parliamentary leaders, clergy, and distinguished public figures from around the world, who came together to pay their final respects. Speaker Gafarova represented Azerbaijan at the ceremony, underscoring the nation’s respect and solidarity on this significant occasion.
During her visit, Speaker Gafarova also held meetings with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, and Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. She conveyed the deep condolences of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and expressed sympathy to the leadership of the Holy See and the global Catholic community.
The visit reflected Azerbaijan’s commitment to interfaith dialogue and respect for religious figures of global significance.
