Published on 22 April 2025
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