Bhubaneswar, April 22 -- Odisha Government announced a three-day state mourning on account of sad demise of Pope Francis as a mark of respect to the supreme pontiff of The Holy See.

As decided by the Government of India for three-day state mourning throughout the country, two-day state mourning will be observed from April 22 to April 23. Additionally, one-day state mourning will be observed on the funeral day of Pope.

During the period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout the state. There will be no official entertainment during the period of state mourning, as per notification issued by the Home Department of Odisha Government.

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on the auspicious occasion of Easter on Apr...