New Delhi, April 22 -- The National Flag atRashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was flown at half-mast on Tuesday, 22 April 2025,following the demise of Pope Francis.

The pope passed away at the age of 88 at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican on Monday.

The Indian government on Monday announced a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect on the passing away of Pope Francis.

The mourning will be observed across the country on April 22(Tuesday)and April 23(Wednesday)and again on the day of the Pope's funeral.

In a statement,the Union Home Ministry said:"His Holiness Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See passed away on April 21. As a mark of respect, three-day state mourning shall be observed throughout India."

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