Officials from New York and across the Tri-State area are joining world leaders in paying tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff’s death on Monday.
Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed.
ALSO READ: Tributes from world leaders pour in after Pope Francis’ death
In a message posted to social media, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul offered her condolences in light of the pope’s death, saying:
I join Catholics around the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis.
He embodied the values Christ taught us every day: Helping the less fortunate, calling for peace, and ensuring every person is treated as a child of God. We should all strive to carry on his legacy. pic.twitter.com/nv7t9102ZM — Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 21, 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued his own statement reflecting on the pope’s legacy:…