Governor extends period of mourning for Pope Francis

The governor ordered flags to be placed at half-mast in all government offices during the period of mourning that began Monday and culminates this Saturday, following Pope Francis’ interment in Rome.

By The Star Staff

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón extended the period of mourning declared for the death of Pope Francis until the day of his burial, in accordance with the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, which stipulates that, as a sign of mourning, the flag of the United States will fly at half-mast until that day.

“As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America as President of the United States, I order that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff in the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all warships of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States, its territories and possessions, until sunset on the day of burial,” read the proclamation issued by the president. “I also order that the flag be flown at half-staff during the same period at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military installations, ships, and naval stations.”

For this reason, González Colón ordered flags to be placed at half-mast in all government offices during the days of mourning that began Monday and culminate this Saturday, April 26, the date that the Vatican announced as the day of the pontiff’s burial.