Nearly ten years after Pope Francisâ visit to New York, reflections surface on the memorable events he inspired, most notably a Mass in Madison Square Garden. Rev. Ralph Edel recalls the profound silence in the arena, feeling it transformed into a sacred space. Pope Francis was celebrated not only for his outreach at significant locations like the United Nations and the National 9/11 Memorial but also for his humble nature, as emphasized by New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan in the wake of the pope's passing.
"I had never heard, until after holy communion, how quiet Madison Square Garden could be... he made Madison Square Garden one of the holiest sites I've ever been in."
"The pope touched us all with his simplicity, with his heart of a humble servant."
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