Tue Apr 22 01:23:03 UTC 2025: ## India Observes Three Days of Mourning for Pope Francis
**New Delhi, April 22, 2025** – The Indian government announced three days of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21st. The 88-year-old pontiff, the first non-European Pope in nearly 13 centuries, passed away.
The Ministry of Home Affairs declared that state mourning will be observed on April 22nd, 23rd, and on the day of Pope Francis’s funeral. During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings, and official entertainment will be suspended. The announcement reflects India’s respect for the late Pope and his global influence.
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