Australian National Flag at half-mast for His Holiness Pope Francis

Published on 22 April 2025

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The Vatican has announced the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis on 21 April 2025.

As a mark of mourning and respect, the Australian National Flag will be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 from Council buildings.

The flag will again fly at half-mast on Saturday, 26 April 2025 for the funeral mass of His Holiness. 

Information on flag protocol is available at http://www.pmc.gov.au/flag