Trump directs flags flown at half-staff for Pope Francis

Hochul directs state flags to be lowered in honor of Pope Francis

ALBANY, NY  —  Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered at half staff to honor the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away today at the age of 88. “I join everyone around the world in mourning the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis, as his leadership transcended religious boundaries,” Governor Hochul said. “He embodied the values Christ taught us every day: helping the less fortunate, calling for peace, and e…

Trump Orders Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Memory Of Pope Francis

President Donald Trump ordered federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in memory of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88. The executive order followed earlier condolences from both Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who briefly met with Francis on Easter Sunday at the Vatican. “As a mark of respect ...

Flags in Colorado to be lowered to half-staff until Pope Francis’ funeral

Flags in Colorado will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday. Related Articles Pope Francis to be released from hospital Sunday after 5 weeks fighting life-threatening pneumonia Pope Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent ‘long periods’ off noninvasive ventilator Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney f…

Trump remembers Pope Francis as 'a good man,' orders flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance - The Boston Globe

Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis.

Trump Orders Flags at Half-Staff In Honor of Pope Francis as World Mourns

President Donald Trump on April 21 ordered that U.S. flags fly at half-staff to honor Pope Francis, who died earlier in the day at age 88. Trump’s directive, announced in an executive order on Monday, came as tributes poured in from world leaders mourning the passing of the first Latin American pontiff in history. “As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States … …

World leaders react to death of Pope Francis

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world. The Vatican announced the pontiff’s death on Monday at age 88.