Attanasio’s wife with her daughter in her arms – The two coffins were placed in front of the altar in the Basilica. In the front row, among the relatives of the victims, Luca Attanasio’s wife, Zakia Seddiki, who holds one of her three daughters in her arms.
Cardinal De Donatis: “Luca and Vittorio torn from life by ferocious violence” – “There is anguish for too many men enamored by money, plotting the death of their brother,” said the Pope’s vicar, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis in his homily during the mass. “There is anguish – he continued – because justice is disregarded. Luca and Vittorio have been snatched from this world by the claws of ferocious violence, which will bring more pain. From evil comes only other evil”.
“They have compromised their life for others” – “We need to unmask the germ of violent indifference that is in hearts – the cardinal went on – and say: it’s my problem. These brothers of ours have decided to compromise themselves with the existence of others even at the cost of their lives. days we feel the anguish of three families, those of Luca and Vittorio and that of their driver Mustafa Milambo, and of the whole family of nations. Anguish because the much desired peace is lacking, anguish because the promises of justice have been disregarded “.
In addition to the families of the two victims, many authorities were present at the ceremony. Among others the Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, Defense Lorenzo Guerini, the Mayor Virginia Raggi, the Minister of Education Patrizio Bianchi and the leaders of the Armed Forces. There is no head of state Sergio Mattarella, due to an indisposition. The President of the Senate Elisabetta Casellati and the President of the Chamber Roberto Fico also participate.
A minute of silence in all the embassies of the world – A minute of silence was observed in homage to the two victims at the Foreign Ministry and in all embassies around the world.
The French ambassador: “Homage to Luca Attanasio” – “State funeral: homage to Luca Attanasio and Vittorio Iacovacci. Two men who wanted to make their contribution to a better world. Respect and meditation”. So wrote the French ambassador in Rome Christian Masset in a tweet, adding the photo of the wreath offered by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, with the Tricolore and the hashtag #insieme.
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