Mattarella called Ciampi: “You can understand my concerns … – The Republic

Mattarella called Ciampi: "You can understand my concerns … – The Republic

Rome – Long and affectionate phone call between the twelfth President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella , elected by parliament yesterday the fourth ballot with 665 votes, and Carlo Azeglio Ciampi , former head of state between 1999 and 2006. After returning from Mass, in fact, Mattarella phoned Ciampi: “I am grateful for everything you have done for the country. You can understand what are my concerns, “the said. In the afternoon, a visit to the home of Giorgio Napolitano , president (for two terms) until last January 14, to “pay homage to him, to thank him for the commitment deployed in all these years and to have an exchange of opinions “, tells a statement issued by the Quirinale ( Video ). Before the cameras of SkyTg24 Mattarella will simply say: ̶ 0;He made me the best wishes and I thanked him personally.”

The two-day talks preceding the oath and settlement scheduled for Tuesday morning at 10 in the House, with the Chambers in joint session.

President this morning he went to Mass at the Holy Apostles, the church where every Sunday in the capital went usual, to date, the new head of state. Took place not far from the altar dedicated to Maximilian Kolbe, the Franciscan martyred at Auschwitz and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1974. During the homily, the celebrant, Father Nicholas Rose, invited to pray “for the newly elected president and for who is called to play a role in ‘administration so that his choices pose on the dignity of the person, the poor and the humble. “

After the function Mattarella was entertained speaking with some nuns and also posed for a Selfie with them out of the church. “Pray for me that I may be an instrument for the good of the country”, said the religious who have complimented him for the task.

Then he returned on foot to the Consulta, accompanied by the Commons, but did not make statements to the many reporters who have chased all the way. The choice of a walk seems to have been dictated by the desire to respect the provisions of the traffic stop in the center of Rome. The head of state wanted to adapt to standards that meet all other ordinary citizens. His silence has been commented on by Ciriaco De Mita , former Secretary Dc, host of ‘ Interview by Maria Latella on SkyTg24: “Mattarella is a serious person, scholar, and in a time like this where the word has no meaning, who thinks before pronouncing a represents a significant move. “

In the center of Rome, meanwhile, are being jobs transennamento some streets – Via IV Novembre Piazza Venezia – from in view of the presidential motorcade on Tuesday, when Mattarella sworn in before parliament. Afterwards, the head of state will pay tribute to the Altar of the Fatherland and, on board of the historic Lancia Flaminia, continue towards the Quirinale, where starting from 11.30 am will be held the inauguration ceremony.

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Quirinale 2015 elections

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President of republic

Starring:

Sergio Mattarella

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi

Giorgio Napolitano

Ciriaco De Mita