Mon Apr 21 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis
**Washington, D.C. – April 21, 2025** – President [President’s Name] today ordered US flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Pope Francis. The order directs that flags be lowered at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and all federal government vessels within the United States and its territories. The order also extends to all US embassies, legations, consular offices, and military facilities worldwide. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Pope Francis’ interment. The President issued the proclamation as a mark of respect for the former Pontiff.
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