Funeral service in Valencia: Royal couple for victims of the flood

Funeral service in Valencia: Royal couple for victims of the flood

In Valencia, a moving funeral service was held on December 10, 2024 for the victims of the devastating flood disaster, which was looking for the Mediterranean region at the end of October. The service took place in the Cathedral of Valencia and was carried out by King Felipe VI. And Queen Letizia visited, who wanted to comfort the grieving families of the 222 deceased people. Among the approximately 400 participants were the mayors of the affected cities as well as several ministers of the socialist central government and opposition politicians. Valencia's Archbishop Enrique Benavent took the opportunity to ask the political actors to cooperate so that the help for the still damaged areas progresses faster, as kathpress.at reported .

The situation in the affected towns remains tense, since many communities continue to suffer from the consequences of the storm. Central facilities such as schools and health centers are badly damaged, and the basic supply of electricity and heating is often not guaranteed. These grievances led to a wave of outrage among the citizens who accompanied the service with protest posters against political responsibility. A heated debate between the government and the opposition on the causes of the late warning reports and the slow help shapes the current situation in which the population is urgently expecting support.

unforgettable funeral service for covid victims

In a second commemoration, Spain also honored the approximately 28,400 people who lost their lives during the Coronavirus pandemic. This ceremony took place in the Almudena cathedral in Madrid and was also made by King Felipe VI. and visited his family. Despite the current challenges, the Royals were protecting masks, reminiscent of the difficult time in which the health crisis shook many families. Cardinal ore bishop Carlos Osoro spoke of a "lesson in solidarity" that was learned during pandemic. It was emphasized that numerous health workers risked their lives to help others, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of the ceremony stayed away from the opposition due to an appointment in Portugal, as reported orf.at .