Credit: Evan Vucci / AFP – Getty Images On April 21, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order directing that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff across all federal buildings, military installations, embassies, and naval vessels in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis. Calling it an act of respect for the memory of the Pope, Trump invoked his presidential authority to mandate that flags remain lowered until sunset on the day of interment. “As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis,” the proclamation read, “I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff… throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions.” The order extended beyond domestic borders,…
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