Manhattan College Bears Witness to the Pope’s 2015 Apostolic Journey

New York City has a way of dwarfing historic moments in the contiguous and contagious movement of its 8 million-plus inhabitants. But from Sept. 24-25, even the Big Apple couldn’t overshadow the arrival of Pope Francis, as thousands stopped their daily activities to hear a word from or catch a glimpse of His Holiness. From faculty and administrators to students and alumni, the Manhattan College network was there to bear witness: in person, on campus and around the world.

New York City has a way of dwarfing historic moments in the contiguous and contagious movement of its 8 million-plus inhabitants. But from Sept. 24-25, even the Big Apple couldn’t overshadow the arrival of Pope Francis, as thousands stopped their daily activities to hear a word from or catch a glimpse of His Holiness. From faculty and administrators to students and alumni, the Manhattan College network was there to bear witness: in person, on campus and around the world.

Manhattan College Reflects:

In Person

Members of the Manhattan College community reflect on their experiences attending the week's events.
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On Campus

Manhattan College hosted Pastry and Pope Francis event featuring a live telecast of the Pope's United Nations address.
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Around the World

Manhattan’s faculty experts and administration weighed in on the papal visit to give a global context to this historic event.
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MC Staff