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Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
The Pope died at his Vatican residence at 07:35 CEST (06:35 BST), the Vatican said in a statement released at about 09:45 ...
Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
Several cities and countries — including New York City, the United Kingdom, and Australia — have ordered flags to be lowered ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Michigan? Here's what to know
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 ...
Why are US flags at half-staff in Mississippi? What to know after death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff until the pontiff is ...
Trumps issues proclamation for flags to be at half-staff ahead of Pope Francis' interment
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21. American flags are to be flown at half-staff until the day of interment. Here's what to know.
This Italian Grape That Almost Vanished Is Gaining Taste Traction
The white Timorasso grape of Piedmont in Italy was almost extinct in 1987. Today its wine is making a deserved comeback, with ...
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Malaysians question flag on school uniforms rule – pupils ‘do not care’
An order by Malaysia’s education ministry requiring pupils to wear a patch of the country’s flag stitched on their uniforms has been questioned by some as unnecessary, with parents and ...