U.S. flags are flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis from the day of his death until sunset on the day of his interment (burial). Specifically, President Donald Trump's proclamation ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all U.S. public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and embassies until sunset on the day of Pope Francis's burial. The Vatican scheduled the funeral for Saturday, April 26, 2025, meaning flags would be at half-staff until that day at sunset, unless further directives are issued by the President or state governors
. In summary, the flag is at half-staff for several days-starting immediately after Pope Francis's death and continuing through the day of his burial, ending at sunset on that day.
