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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, April 21, directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis, who handed away on Monday at 88.
“I be part of everybody all over the world in mourning the lack of His Holiness Pope Francis, as his management transcended non secular boundaries,” Hochul mentioned. “He embodied the values Christ taught us day by day: serving to the much less lucky, calling for peace, and making certain each individual is handled as a baby of God.
“Pope Francis led with compassion, humility and inclusivity, emphasizing that God doesn’t disown any of his kids, and reminded us of our collective duty to guard this lovely planet, our shared dwelling,” she added. “We must always all attempt to hold on his legacy.”
Final yr, Gov. Hochul visited the Vatican to ship remarks at a Pontifical Summit to debate local weather change, the place Pope Francis delivered an handle calling on the world to deal with essentially the most susceptible in our society.
The governor mentioned flags might be lowered from Monday, April 21 by means of the day of the pope’s funeral service.
New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams mentioned: “It’s with nice disappointment that I mourn with billions all over the world after studying of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
“As somebody deeply related to my religion and who represents a metropolis of thousands and thousands of Catholics, my go to to the Vatican to satisfy with and listen to instantly from Pope Francis final yr was probably the most sacred and particular moments of my life,” he mentioned.
“Pope Francis led with kindness, grace, and religion as he helped construct a greater world and unite all folks, no matter their background,” the mayor added. “His many years of spreading peace and love will perpetually be remembered.”
Adams additionally ordered all flags on all metropolis buildings, in addition to stationary flagstaffs all through the 5 boroughs, to be lowered to half-staff, starting instantly.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson mentioned she was “heartbroken by the passing of Pope Francis—a worldwide beacon of compassion, humility, and justice.
“Our prayers are with the Catholic neighborhood within the Bronx and all over the world throughout this time of mourning,” mentioned the daughter of a Trinidadian immigrant father.
