Pope Francis dies: India to observe three-day state mourning as mark of respect

​India has announced a three-day state mourning to honor the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. The first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, passed away at the age of 88.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced a three-day State Mourning in India to pay respects to the late Pope Francis. "Two days' State Mourning on Tuesday, the 22nd April, 2025 and



Wednesday, the 23rd April, 2025. One day’s State Mourning on the day of the funeral," the MHA said in a statement. 

The mourning will be observed as follows: The 

. National Flag will be flown at half-mast across India

. No official entertainment during the mourning period

. State Mourning will be observed on April 22-23, and on the day of the funeral