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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