BOISE, ID – Governor Brad Little has ordered that all U.S. and State of Idaho flags be flown at half-staff, following a proclamation by President Donald Trump, in honor of the late Pope Francis.

Flags are to be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of the Pope’s interment.

“Thousands of Idaho Catholics and people of all faiths are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a true servant of God. Teresa and I join many, many others in honoring his life and legacy of service to Christ and others,” Governor Little said.

President Trump’s proclamation directs flags to be flown at half-staff across all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and federal facilities, including embassies and consulates abroad. The order remains in effect until sunset on the day Pope Francis is laid to rest.

No date for interment has yet been publicly announced.