Flags in Colorado might be flown at half-staff till sundown on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral, Gov. Jared Polis introduced Monday.
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning from a cerebral stroke. The date of his funeral has not been introduced, nevertheless it should happen between the fourth and sixth day after his demise, in response to the Related Press.
Polis’ order follows a proclamation from President Donald Trump ordering flags to be flown at half-staff till the day of Francis’ interment.
“Pope Francis was a pillar of compassion and a champion in making a extra inclusive and welcoming gospel,” Polis mentioned in an announcement, noting the pontiff’s advocacy for the setting and the humanity of LGBTQ folks.
“It’s my hope that Pope Francis’s legacy will proceed to assist the Catholic Church lead in a therapeutic and loving method world wide, with new members and leaders of the Catholic Church persevering with his work main the way in which with love and kindness,” Polis mentioned.
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