Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff for Pope Francis

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags in Wisconsin to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis. Evers signed the order Monday. Gov. Evers said, “Pope Francis was not only an inspirational spiritual leader, but a champion for the environment, peace, the pursuit of unity through common ground, treating people with dignity, reducing poverty and greed, and shared responsibility through community.” The order goes into effect immediately. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of the Pope’s burial.