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 to know.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, following a proclamation issued by President Trump, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and at all public buildings to be lowered to half-staff to honor Pope Francis.

President Donald Trump and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued orders for flags to fly at half-staff until Sunday in honor of Pope Francis' life and ministry.