President Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 earlier that morning.

The president said he signed an executive order to put the flags at half-staff just before exiting the White House for the traditional Easter Egg Roll event.

“He was a good man; he worked hard; he loved the world. And it’s an honor to do that,” Trump said, flanked by first lady Melania Trump and the White House Easter Bunny.

Francis died at his........

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