Chennai, April 22 -- The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday adopted a condolence
resolution mourning the death of Pope Francis, while the State government announed
a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect.
Soon after the House Assembled for the day, Speaker M Appavu moved the condolence
resolution after which the members observed two minutes' silence as a mark of respect
to the departed soul.
Later, the government issued an order announcing a three-day state mourning--today,
tomorrow and the day on which Pope Francis will be laid to rest (April 26).
It said all official functions stands cancelled and the National Flag will fly at half mast
during the mourning period.
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