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Half-masting of flags following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

It is with great regret that we learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

• From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Published: 31 December 2022

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings today until 20.00hrs (Saturday 31 December).

Other organisations and local authorities may follow suit.

Published 31 December 2022