Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, leaving New Yorkers and the Catholic community in mourning. New York Mayor Eric Adams ordered flags to half-staff and expressed his grief, highlighting the pope's legacy of kindness and unity. Cardinal Timothy Dolan remarked at St. Patrick's Cathedral that Pope Francis continues to live on in spirit. The pope had been ill, recently hospitalized for pneumonia before his Easter appearance. State officials and religious leaders expressed condolences, honoring his commitment to spreading love and peace throughout the world.
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 meet with and hear directly from Pope Francis last year was one of the most sacred and special moments of my life.
Even though we have rock solid confidence in the mercy of Jesus, we never take it for granted. So we ask mercy upon his noble eternal soul.
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