BFF-13 France declares national day of mourning for Chirac on Monday: presidency

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France declares national day of mourning for Chirac on Monday: presidency

PARIS, Sept 27, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – France will hold a national day of mourning on Monday for former president Jacques Chirac, with a requiem mass at the Saint-Sulpice church in Paris, the office of President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

Well-wishers will also be able to offer condolences at the Elysee Palace beginning at 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) on Thursday until Sunday, the presidency said.

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