Frank-Walter Steinmeier Pays Respects at Pope Francis' Condolence Book
German President Steinmeier signs condolences for the late Pope. - Condolences expressed in writing for the demised Pope, penned by Steinmeier.
The chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing, and the Apostolic Nuntius Nikola Eterović opened the book of condolences at high noon.
This solemn ritual took place at the Vatican's German representation, where believers can also pay their respects on Monday and Tuesday. Not only Frank-Walter Steinmeier, but other high-ranking representatives of German constitutional bodies are expected to pen their condolences in the book. On the weekend, Steinmeier and other dignitaries of state and society will embark on a trip to Rome for the Pope's funeral.
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- Pope Francis
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- German Bishops' Conference
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- Georg Bätzing
- Nikola Eterović
In such high-profile events, other representatives of the German constitutional organs are typically present. These might include the Federal President (currently Frank-Walter Steinmeier), the Federal Chancellor (such as Friedrich Merz from the CDU), and Bundesrat representatives chosen by the governments of Germany's 16 federal states. The Bundestag and the Federal Constitutional Court are also constitutional bodies, but the sources specifically mention the participation of the Chancellor, Bundesrat, and Federal President at recent commemorative events. Although not named in the sources, the President of the Bundestag would likely be part of these protocols as well.
Note: This scenario is hypothetical, assuming the death of Pope Francis, which is not mentioned in the original sources.
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as the Federal President, will be among the high-ranking representatives penning their condolences in the book of condolences for Pope Francis, following his demise.
- Bishop Georg Bätzing, the chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, alongside Apostolic Nuntius Nikola Eterović, opened the book of condolences for Pope Francis at the Vatican's German representation.
- German celebrities and other representatives from the entertainment industry may also pay their respects by writing condolences in the book of condolences for the Pope, alongside high-ranking German constitutional bodies.
- In the wake of Pope Francis' death, it is anticipated that other symbolic figures such as the Federal Chancellor, Bundesrat representatives, and the President of the Bundestag will join Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Rome for the Pope's funeral, similar to other high-profile events.
