India declares 3 day State Mourning following demise of Pope Francis
The Siliguri Today
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April 22, 2025 • 11:21 AM
India declares 3 day State Mourning following demise of Pope Francis
The government has declared three-day nationwide state mourning as a mark of respect for Pope Francis, who passed away aged 88.
Two days of state mourning will be observed on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23 while another day's mourning will be observed on the day of the pope's funeral.
There'll be no official entertainment during the mourning period.
