Tsikhanouskaia Skippes Pope’s Funeral Citing ‘Security And Logistics’ Issues
21- 29.04.2025, 12:18
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She also had “other engagements.”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaia’s aide, Dzianis Kuchynski, explained on Euroradio why she did not attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
Kuchynski first mentioned “security concerns” related to the organization of the event:
— This is one of the largest ceremonies and security operations. So the logistical arrangements, especially at the last minute, are extremely complex.
Tsikhanouskaia truly wanted to attend and pay her respects to the Pope. But due to two factors — logistical difficulties and the fact that there were other engagements — it simply didn’t work out.