Trump orders nationwide lowering of flags to mark death of Pope Francis

By LifeSiteNews staff•April 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM

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Trump made the announcement at the during celebrations at the White House on Easter Monday.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that all federal and state flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the death of Pope Francis.

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Trump made the announcement during celebrations at the White House on Easter Monday.

The president described Francis as a "good man" who "loved the world."

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Trump made the announcement at the during celebrations at the White House on Easter Monday.

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