"New Yorkers, like people all over the world, were stunned and saddened watching Notre Dame Cathedral in flames, even as we were inspired by the faith of the people of France that their iconic cathedral would soon be restored," Cardinal Dolan told OSV News.

“Together, we must pray to change hearts and build a culture of life as we advocate for the most vulnerable," said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo.

The revised rites highlight "even more that the Roman Pontiff's funeral is that of a shepherd and disciple of Christ and not of a powerful man of this world."

The pope will canonize Blessed Acutis on April 27, during the Jubilee for Adolescents in Rome on April 25-27, and Blessed Frassati during the Jubilee of Young People in Rome on July 28-August 3.

Los laicos podrán y se espera que hagan mayores contribuciones en las funciones y la vida de la Iglesia de cara al futuro.