The President of the United States has issued a proclamation to honor the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. In this proclamation, the President has ordered that the United States flag be flown at half-staff. This directive applies to the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels of the Federal Government. This order is extended to all U.S. territories and possessions, and it will remain in effect until sunset on the day of interment.
Furthermore, U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and all facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels, are to follow this directive and display the flag at half-staff for the same duration.
The President signed the proclamation on April 21, 2025. The document signifies respect and marks the U.S. response to the passing of Pope Francis.
"In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth," concluded the formal declaration.
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