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DELHI: The Government of India has announced a three-day State Mourning as a mark of respect following the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See, who passed away earlier today. According to an official release from the Ministry of Home Affairs, State Mourning will be observed across the country on Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23, 2025. An additional day of mourning will be observed on the day of the funeral, the date of which will be announced separately. During this period, the National Flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings where it is regularly displayed, and there will be no official entertainment. Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church since 2013, was widely respected for his humility, commitment to peace, and efforts to promote global harmony. His passing has been met with condolences from leaders and citizens across the world
