Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.

While he commended law enforcement actions "aimed at preserving order and ensuring community security" as "necessary for the common good," Archbishop Broglio said, "The current efforts go well beyond those with criminal histories."

The pope emphasized the importance of recognizing "that longing for love in our lives, for … searching, a true searching, for finding the ways that we may be able to do something with our own lives to serve others."

The revival -- a three-year initiative of the U.S. bishops aimed at renewing Catholic belief in Jesus' real presence in the Eucharist -- began in 2022.

Five permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of New York will be ordained on Saturday, June 21, at St. Patrick's Cathedral.