Pope Francis wasn’t the first pontiff to appoint to the College of Cardinals bishops from non-European, non-traditional locales in terms of Catholicism. He did, however, globalize the college in a way that far exceeds anyone who came before him.
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Jesuit Influence Shaped First America’s Pope
It had never happened before. The College of Cardinals in March 2013 selected a prelate from the Americas, specifically South America, as pontiff. More than that, they had selected Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a member of the Society of Jesus, as the leader of the world’s Roman Catholics.
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.
Pope Died of Stroke, Heart Attack, Coma, Vatican Says
Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart attack, said the director of Vatican City State’s department of health services. Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart attack, said the director of Vatican City State’s department of health services. The pope had also gone into a coma
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.
Pope Francis: In His Own Words
The Tablet takes a look back at some of the key tenants and most memorable moments of Pope Francis’ papacy, through his own words.
Vatican Announces Canonization of Blessed Acutis Is Postponed
With the death of Pope Francis, the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which was scheduled for April 27, has been postponed.
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.