Sources: Folha On Line and Ansa Latina. The Brazilian Senate has declared May 11 a national public holiday. On that day, Pope Benedict XVI, who will be in Brazil from May 9-13, will canonize Frey Galvao, the very first Brazilian saint ever. Analysis: The law, as any law dealing with public holidays in Brazil, was approved by the Education Commission of the Senate, and will not need ratification by a plenary session of the Senate, but rather will go directly to the assembly for ratification by the lower house deputies.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Brazil Declares May 11 a Public Holiday to Coincide with Pope's Visit
Sources: Folha On Line and Ansa Latina. The Brazilian Senate has declared May 11 a national public holiday. On that day, Pope Benedict XVI, who will be in Brazil from May 9-13, will canonize Frey Galvao, the very first Brazilian saint ever. Analysis: The law, as any law dealing with public holidays in Brazil, was approved by the Education Commission of the Senate, and will not need ratification by a plenary session of the Senate, but rather will go directly to the assembly for ratification by the lower house deputies.
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