BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. and Maryland flags are being lowered to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning after suffering a stroke and heart failure.
The proclamation from President Donald Trump reads as follows:
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 by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
Governor Wes Moore also announced that the Maryland flag will be lowered to half-staff immediately in tribute to the late Pope Francis. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of the Pope’s interment, which has not yet been announced.
Governor Moore expressed his condolences, stating, “Pope Francis — the People’s Pope — led with humility, compassion, and love for all people. His strength in spiritual leadership will live on in the hearts of the faithful.” He added, “Dawn and I join Catholics across Maryland alongside the broader faith community, our country, and those all over the world who mourn his passing and honor with deep solemnity his legacy of service.”
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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