President Donald Trump on Monday, April 21, ordered flags to be flown at half-staff as a “mark of respect for the memory” for Pope Francis, who died earlier Monday in Vatican City, Italy. "Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!," Trump said Monday in a Truth Social post.

American flags are at half-staff in Michigan in honor of Pope Francis, who died April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. Here's what to know.

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, April 21 after a final appearance at St. Peter's Square following Easter Mass.