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.
El cardenal Rueda encabeza a 80 sacerdotes y diáconos en una misión pastoral de cinco días a las zonas golpeadas por el terremoto.
By:
Steven Schwankert
| 08/23/2026
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to overcome division with mercy during his visit to San Marino and Rimini.
By:
OSV News
| 08/23/2026
Sr. Mary Sullivan, OSU, entered eternal life on Aug. 17, 2026. Sr. Mary spent decades as an educator, hospital chaplain, and justice advocate, serving in leadership roles while championing causes from immigrant rights to human rights monitoring in Northern Ireland.