The Romanian government on April 24, 2025, approved declaring April 26, 2025, a day of mourning in Romania in memory of Pope Francis, on the very day of the pope's funeral at the Vatican.

"A spiritual and moral leader, Pope Francis stood out for his active involvement in the life of contemporary society, a profound personality, also appreciated by the Romanian people. A cherishment particularly highlighted on the occasion of the apostolic visit to Romania in 2019. All central and local public bodies and authorities will fly the flag of Romania at half-staff. Also, the flag of Romania at half-staff is also hoisted at the headquarters of political parties, trade unions, employers' associations, educational establishments of any degree, cultural organisations and diplomatic missions of Romania, at border crossings, in airports, ports, train stations and bus stations, as well as as as a flag on ships of any kind and on boats sailing under the Romanian flag," according to...