Catholic News Headlines for Monday 4/29/2024

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The legacy of a fallen firefighter lives on at his Brooklyn high school. Two students at St. Edmund Prep received “The Steven H. Pollard Memorial Foundation” scholarship.

Diocese of Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan was bestowed with a significant honor at the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns Ambassador Gala, a prestigious event that recognizes outstanding contributions to the community.

Pope Francis had a busy weekend. The Holy Father took a day trip to Venice, where he met with artists, prisoners, and young people.

Before Pope Francis left for Venice, His Holiness hosted a gathering of nearly 6,000 grandparents and grandchildren at the Vatican. The event highlighted the rights of older individuals and society’s duty to them.