Fr. Zachariah Presutti, S.J., founder and Executive Director of the Thrive For Life Prison Project, Inc. and a chaplain at Rikers Island, gave the homily during this morning's Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Christians "must make room for silence" and prayer, away from noise and distractions, to "recollect ourselves before God in simplicity of heart," the Pope said.

The Carlo Acutis VR experience was the result of months of teamwork dedicated to presenting the timeless Gospel in fresh and compelling ways.

Known throughout his nearly 70-year recording career by his first name, Dion, DiMucci distinguished himself from many rock and roll colleagues in the late 1960s by publicly recommitting himself to his Christian faith.

The words of the prophet Isaiah are echoed in the lives of Mary and the saints.