Berlusconi’s funeral begins in Milan
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State funeral ceremony for former Prime Minister Berlusconi begins in Milan
The state funeral ceremony for former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi began at the Milan Cathedral. There are several delegations from different countries in the hall. So, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Iraqi President Abdullatif Rashid, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani are present. The European Union will be represented by the European Commissioner for Economics, Paolo Gentiloni.
The Italians follow the religious part that takes place in the cathedral on two giant screens installed in the square.
The funeral Mass for the four-time head of the Italian Cabinet of Ministers politician is led by the Archbishop of Milan, Mario Delpini. At parting, the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, is present.
In the morning, the entire Cathedral Square was fenced and taken under heavy guard.
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