Monaco will observe three days of national mourning from Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26, in tribute to Pope Francis, whose funeral falls on the final day of the period. The Prince’s Palace announced these measures on Tuesday, emphasizing solemn respect while maintaining essential services across the Principality.
Key measures include:
- Flags at half-mast on all public buildings beginning Monday, April 21
- Darkened government buildings throughout the mourning period
- A minute of silence on Friday, April 25 at 11:00, signaled by a siren across Monaco
Despite the state of mourning, schools, public services, and private businesses will continue to operate normally. The minute of silence offers residents a unified moment of reflection on the life and legacy of the late Argentine pontiff.
