MHA: State Mourning on 26 April 2025, the day of Pope Francis's funeral
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 24 April 2025 that State Mourning would be observed on 26 April 2025, the day of Pope Francis's funeral, completing the three-day State Mourning announced by the Government of India.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 24 April 2025 that State Mourning would be observed on Saturday, 26 April 2025, the day of the funeral of Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See. On that day the National Flag would be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where it is flown regularly, and there would be no official entertainment. The Government of India had announced a three-day State Mourning on the passing of Pope Francis: two days were observed on 22 and 23 April 2025, and one day on the day of the funeral.
Key facts
- Announced by
- Ministry of Home Affairs, 24 April 2025
- State Mourning
- Three days: 22 and 23 April, and 26 April 2025 (funeral day)
- On 26 April
- National Flag at half-mast; no official entertainment
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Consider the following about the State Mourning for Pope Francis announced by the Government of India: 1. A total of two days of State Mourning was announced. 2. On 26 April 2025, the National Flag was to be flown at half-mast and there was to be no official entertainment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. A three-day State Mourning was announced: 22 and 23 April, and 26 April 2025.
On which two days was State Mourning observed after the passing of Pope Francis, before the one day on his funeral?
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Correct answer: D — 22 and 23 April 2025
Two days of State Mourning were observed on 22 and 23 April 2025.