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.
Pope Francis
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
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.
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.
A Miracle of Hope: My Encounter With Pope Francis
To my surprise, he came right over to me. Pope Francis was suddenly standing before me. The first thing I thought to do was ask him for a miracle. He smiled at me and placed his hand on my head for a blessing.
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.
Lessons of Humility and Compassion: Queens Msgr. Reflects on His Time at the Vatican
Not everyone gets the chance to serve ice cream to the leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics, but Msgr. Cuong Pham did just that, once handing Pope Francis a dish of vanilla ice cream.