Father Francisco Walker never had an audience with Pope Francis, but he did meet him as a little kid when Father Jorge Bergoglio (the future pope) came to his home in Buenos Aires on a motorcycle to have coffee with his parents.
Diocesan News
Painting in Memory: St. John’s University Students Create Mosaic Tribute to Pope Francis
On April 23, students, faculty, and religious at St. John’s gathered outside the university’s St. Thomas More Church to create a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Initiated Unprecedented Synod to Unite Catholic Voices Worldwide
Pope Francis’ Synod on Sydonality was a four-year undertaking that included dialogue and listening sessions between Catholic bishops, religious, and laity at the local, national, and international levels.
Pontiff’s Faithful Affinity for World Youth Day Throughout His Papacy
Since attending World Youth Day for the first time as pope in 2013, Pope Francis encouraged young people to invite God into their lives and go forward as Christ’s disciples.
A Historic Welcome: Remembering Pope Francis’ First Visit to New York City and the Diocese of Brooklyn
Nine and a half years later, as we mourn the death of Pope Francis, the images of the Holy Father in New York still reverberate in our memory. It was a special moment for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
A Seat at the Table: Laypeople Gain Influence Under Revolutionary Papacy
Pope Francis’ papacy was known for many things, but one that stood out to many was his openness to having laypeople and women wield influence inside the Catholic Church and for his welcoming stance toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Reflections: Bishops From the Diocese of Brooklyn Share Their Thoughts on Pope Francis
Over the span of his papacy, Pope Francis met with numerous bishops from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They share their thoughts with The Tablet.
An Unforgettable Meeting With the Pope at JFK
When Julia Bruzzese met Pope Francis nearly a decade ago as a 12-year-old, she said it changed her life. Now, she wants to change the lives of others.
Brooklyn Parishioners Grieve the Loss of Pope Francis: A Tribute to Hope and Compassion
Parishioners from the Diocese of Brooklyn gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James on April 21 – the day Pope Francis died – as Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass to remember the late pontiff.
Bishop Brennan, U.S. Leaders Remember Pope Francis: ‘May God Be Good to Him’
Bishop Robert Brennan still remembers the words of accompaniment that Pope Francis spoke to the U.S. bishops during his visit to the United States in 2015.