State Mourning: Three days of state mourning declared in India, know the reason

The first phase of state mourning will be for two days, which will be in force on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23.

Government of India has announced three days of state mourning across the country on the demise of Pope Francis. Giving this information, the Home Ministry said that His Excellency Pope Francis, the Supreme Religious Leader, passed away on Monday, 21 April 2025. Three days of state mourning will be observed in India in his honor. According to the Home Ministry, the first phase of state mourning will be for two days, which will be in force on Tuesday, 22 April and Wednesday, 23 April.

The third day will be observed on the day of the funeral of Pope Francis. During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast on all buildings across India where it is regularly hoisted. Also, no official entertainment programs will be held during this period. Pope Francis, whose real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was elected Pope in March 2013. He was known worldwide for his simple life, dedication to social justice and outspoken stance on issues like environmental protection. His demise has caused a wave of grief not only in the Catholic community but in the entire world. In India too, many leaders and organizations have condoled his death.

Priests of many churches in the country have also mourned his death. Pope Francis, who was suffering from kidney disease, died on Monday. The Vatican gave this information in a video message. It was said in the statement that Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, had died. Pope Francis, the biggest religious leader of Christians, was 88 years old and was suffering from kidney disease. Some time ago, he recovered and returned home after being on a ventilator for several days. Pope Francis was also recently affected by the serious disease of double pneumonia.

What happens during state mourning?

1.The flag is flown at half mast:

The national flag is flown at half mast on government buildings across the country or state.

The flag is flown at half mast only for remembrance or tribute, no other work is done.

2.Official functions and government programs cancelled:

All types of government functions, cultural, entertainment and inauguration programs are postponed or cancelled.

If any public scheduled program is already scheduled, then efforts are made to postpone it as well.

3.Entertainment restrictions:

Cinema halls, theatres and other entertainment activities remain closed in some places.

Television and radio channels also do not show cultural or entertainment programs on that day, but broadcast tribute related content.

4.Government schools, colleges, offices:

Generally government offices and schools/colleges remain open, unless there are special orders.

But these can also be closed for a day on the demise of a top leader.

5. State honours at funeral:

Along with the declaration of state mourning, funerals are also conducted with state honours – like 21 gun salute, gun salute, body wrapped in tricolour, etc.

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