PRESS RELEASE : Half-masting of flags following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI [December 2022]

The press release issued by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 31 December 2022.

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

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.