To honor the memory of Pope Francis after his passing, the Empire State Building illuminated its tower lights in gold and white for a four-hour period on Monday night. Starting at 10 p.m. and concluding at 2 a.m., this tribute reflects the building's long-standing tradition of adapting its colors to acknowledge significant people and events. Francis, who passed away at 88, served as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years and was remembered by leaders worldwide for his dedication to social justice and the marginalized.
A defining feature of the New York City skyline since 1976, the Empire State Building lights have captured the world's imagination for decades.
Since 2012, the building has used a state-of-the-art LED lighting system, capable of displaying more than 16 million colors.
He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized.
At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.
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