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.
Inner-City Scholarship Fund treats more than 250 archdiocesan students to a performance by a gospel choir of former NFL players.
By:
Steven Schwankert
| 04/15/2026
Bishop James Massa, rector of St. Joseph's Seminary and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, issued the following statement.
By:
Steven Schwankert
| 04/15/2026
The Knights of Columbus has always stood in solidarity with the Holy Father, recognizing in him a spiritual father who calls the world not to division, but to unity, not to conflict, but to peace. In this moment, we reaffirm that commitment with clarity and conviction.