Government announces 3-days state mourning on Pope's demise
Two days of state mourning will be observed on Tuesday and Wednesday; one day of state mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral
New Delhi, Updated At : 10:48 PM Apr 21, 2025 IST
Poor Clare nun Sor Angela shows a picture of Pope Francis, after she and her congregation of nuns prayed for the Pope during a prayer, after his death was announced by the Vatican, at the Convent of the Poor Clares of Saint Elizabeth of the Angels, in Ronda, southern Spain April 21, 2025. REUTERS
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The government has announced three days of state mourning as a mark of respect to Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday.
According to an official statement, two days of state mourning will be observed on Tuesday and Wednesday. One day of state mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral.
During the period of the state mourning, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment.
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