Flags across Wisconsin, country, fly at half-staff to remember Pope Francis

State and U.S. flags are flying at half-staff in remembrance of Pope Francis who died earlier on Monday at the age of 88.

In Washington, President Trump issued a proclamation ordering American flags to fly at half-staff at all public federal buildings, vessels, facilities and grounds including military posts, naval stations, embassies, here and abroad, until sunset on the day Pope Francis is interred.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a similar executive order lowering the flags of the U.S. and state of Wisconsin for the same time period.

“Pope Francis was not only an inspirational spiritual leader, but a champion for the environment, peace, the pursuit of unity through common ground, treating people with dignity, reducing poverty and greed, and shared responsibility through community,” said Gov. Evers. “His passing is a loss for followers of the Catholic faith and many people around the world. Consistent with the president’s order, Wisconsin will join in lowering the flags in honor of Pope Francis’ legacy and memory.”

Both orders took effect as soon as they were signed.

Specific funeral information is expected to come from the Vatican on Tuesday.