The Office of the Mayor expresses deep condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a global spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, unity, and peace profoundly impacted billions, including the diverse communities of New York City. Mayor Eric Adams, reflecting on his personal faith and a significant 2024 Vatican meeting with Pope Francis, underscored the Pope’s enduring influence in fostering goodwill across all backgrounds. Effective immediately, all flags on city buildings and stationary flagstaffs across the five boroughs are to be lowered to half-staff in tribute to his remarkable contributions to humanity.
Mayor Adams’ Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
“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. Pope Francis led with kindness, grace, and faith as he helped build a better world and unite all people, regardless of their background. His decades of spreading peace and love will forever be remembered.”
Mayor Adams today is ordering all flags on all city buildings, as well as stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs, to be lowered to half-staff, beginning immediately.
April 21, 2025
NEW YORK
Sources: NYC.gov , Midtown Tribuhne ,
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