Man Behind Pope Francis’ 2015 NYC Visit Reflects on Pontiff’s Death
| 04/30/2025
By: Mary Shovlain
Among the thousands who made the pilgrimage to Vatican City for Pope Francis’ funeral was a man who coordinated the Holy Father’s visit to New York.
Al Kelly, the former chair of the 2015 Papal Visit Committee, and his wife Peggy shared personal memories of the pontiff, reflecting on a moment that deeply touched their lives and the city.
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A new Committee for the Religious Education of Children with Special Needs met on April 29 at St. John Visitation in the Bronx.
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Fernanda Pierorazio
| 04/30/2025
This is the first conclave in which all the electors will have been ordained priests after the conclusion of Vatican II.
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Our Sunday Visitor
| 04/30/2025
On Tuesday, April 29, in New York, the UN secretary-general addressed the General Assembly, praising Pope Francis, and remembering his impact on the world.