Kathy Hochul of New York waited for Pope Francis in Clementine Hall, an ornate room with marble walls and frescoed ceilings in the Vatican’s papal apartments, her thoughts drifted to her father.
Ms. Hochul was last in Rome seven years ago with her father, who was celebrating his 80th birthday.
He passed away suddenly in October, while the governor was on another diplomatic trip abroad, visiting Israel.
“It was a profound experience for me, sitting there reflecting on my family’s teachings,” Ms. Hochul said on Thursday.
It was the second such trip taken by a New York leader in a week: Mayor Eric Adams of New York City met with the pope on Saturday.
Persons:
Kathy Hochul, Pope Francis, Clementine Hall, Ms, Hochul, ” Ms, “, Eric Adams
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Catholic, New
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New, Rome, Israel, Italy, New York, New York City