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Proclamation 10920

Honoring the Memory of His Holiness Pope Francis

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In simple terms

This proclamation orders U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels throughout the United States, its territories, and at all U.S. diplomatic and military facilities abroad until sunset on the day of Pope Francis's interment as a mark of respect for his memory.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 17337

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 90 FR 17337

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Flags at half-staff until sunset on day of interment

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff until sunset on day of Pope Francis's interment at all specified federal and diplomatic locations

What to expect

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff nationwide and abroad

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Interment date not specified in text; duration of half-staff period contingent on Vatican scheduling
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