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Catholic schools in Mizoram shut for a day to mourn Pope Francis' demise

Aizawl, Apr 22 (UNI) Catholic educational institutions under the Aizawl Diocese remained closed on Tuesday as a mark of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday.
The closure was in accordance with a communiqué issued by Bishop Stephen Rotluanga, who announced a nine-day mourning period (Novemdiales) as directed by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI).
Bishop Rotluanga said the observance is in keeping with Catholic tradition following the passing of a pope. While schools and colleges closed for a day, other mourning rituals will continue for nine days.
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