New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that flags at city buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the late Pope Francis. Reflecting on Francis's impact, Adams expressed sorrow for his passing and highlighted their meeting last year as a significant event. Pope Francis, who dedicated his life to service, died at 88 after a long struggle with health issues, including a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. Church bells tolled in Rome, marking the pontiff's passing and signifying his legacy of kindness and unity.
It is with great sadness that I mourn with billions around the world after learning of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As someone deeply connected to my faith and who represents a city of millions of Catholics, my visit to the Vatican to...
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