At the direction of the President of the United States, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered the flags of the United States and State of Nevada to be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
The proclamation from President Trump is below:
Honoring the Memory of His Holiness Pope Francis – The White HouseAccordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the United States flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this time.