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New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams ordered flags at metropolis buildings to be lowered to half-staff beginning Monday morning in tribute to Pope Francis after his passing. The mayor launched an announcement on the pontiff’s dying: “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…

For many years, America has been considered as a sanctuary—a nation constructed on democracy, liberty, and equality, the place Jewish communities might thrive. Right this moment, that sanctuary is beneath siege.     For the primary time, a majority of American Jews—56%—say they’ve modified their habits out of worry of antisemitism, a dramatic bounce from 38% who mentioned that in 2022. Furthermore, 60% now report that antisemitism has elevated “a lot” over the previous 5 years, and practically three-quarters (73%) really feel much less safe within the U.S. in comparison with only a yr in the past.    These figures…