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.
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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.
Our Common Humanity: Pope Francis’ Call to Welcome, Protect, and Integrate Migrants
Pope Francis’ prioritization of the plight of migrants and refugees continued was a focus of his pontificate, both in words and in action.
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, known in part for his consistent advocacy on behalf of those who suffer and for promoting an inclusive approach to Church governance worldwide, has died at the age of 88.
How Pope Francis Has Shaped the Current American Episcopacy
On Aug. 5, 2024, Pope Francis appointed then-Bishop Richard Henning of Providence to succeed Cardinal Seán O’Malley in the Archdiocese of Boston — one of the most prominent sees in the United States.
Be ‘Heralds of Hope,’ Pope Asks Priests in Homily for Chrism Mass
Especially in a Jubilee Year, but also every day, priests are called to continual conversion so that they can authentically preach the good news of hope, Pope Francis wrote in the homily he prepared for the Holy Thursday chrism Mass.
Barcelona Rejoices as Famed Architect Antoni Gaudí Is Declared Venerable
In a joyful milestone for the church and lovers of sacred art, Pope Francis declared famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí venerable April 14, recognizing his heroic virtues in a decree announced during a Vatican audience with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. Best known for designing Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, Gaudí dedicated over 40 years of his life to the masterpiece, now seen as both a symbol of faith and an icon of transcendent beauty.