See the year in photos: Pope Francis makes a historic trip to the United States and Cuba… Terrorism sets off a mass exodus of refugees from the Middle East… Laudato Si’… Two new auxiliary bishops for Brooklyn and Queens… Same-sex ‘marriage’ decision… Signs of the Times
2015 year in review
Signs of the Times
Year in Review: signs of 2015
The Battle for Marriage
Year in Review: Supporters of traditional marriage rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington June 26, shortly before the justices handed down a 5-4 ruling that states must license same-sex marriages and must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.
A Timely Encyclical
Year in Review: Pope Francis placed the Church in the corner of environmentalists with the publication Laudato Si’ on May 24.
Our Two New Bishops
Year in Review: The diocese rejoiced May 19 with the naming of two new auxiliary bishops for Brooklyn and Queens – Bishops Witold Mroziewski and James Massa.
A Year of Terror
Year in Review: Pope Francis has been calling for a compassionate world response to the plight of the refugees but fear of terrorism and economic disruption have led to some resistance.
Francis in the US
Year in Review: Pope Francis spent six days in September in the United States, with stops in Washington D.C., New York and Philadelphia. See more Year in Review photos.
The Pope Visits New York City
Year in Review: Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.S. included a stop in New York City.
Tablet TALK: The Year in Quotes 2015
As an extension of The Tablet’s annual year-end issue highlighting the outgoing year’s major events, this week’s Tablet TALK features the Year in Quotes 2015.