Prior to the death of Pope Francis, the Archdiocese of New York had already planned to be in Rome for a pilgrimage for the Holy Year, the 2025 Jubilee.

Those who met the Pope during his 2015 visit will never forget the experience.

“Euthanasia and assisted suicide are a defeat for all. We are called never to abandon those who are suffering, never giving up but caring and loving to restore hope.” – Pope Francis, 2019