Overview

• Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican confirmed.
• President Trump signed an executive order directing all U.S. federal, state, diplomatic, and military flags to fly at half-staff until sunset on the day of the pope's interment.
• Trump described Pope Francis as 'a good man' who 'loved the world' during remarks at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
• The president and First Lady Melania Trump have confirmed their plans to attend the funeral in Rome, marking Trump’s first overseas trip since returning to the White House.
• The Vatican cardinals are expected to finalize the date for the funeral, which will include a public viewing of the coffin at St. Peter’s Basilica followed by a requiem Mass.