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.
“It will be a really powerful experience that we’ll have with the Eucharist,” said Father Vincent Druding.
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Armando Machado
| 05/23/2025
The resolution calls for the return of some 20,000 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia, Belarus, and Russian-occupied territory.
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Our Sunday Visitor
| 05/23/2025
Cardinal Dolan, a committed champion of religious liberty, received the 2025 Canterbury Medal from The Becket Fund on Thursday evening in Manhattan.